Ophthalmic Technician

Abrams Eyecare Associates•Carmel, IN

12d

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Technician performs eye-related clinical tasks that give doctors information to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients. The role may be assigned to any office and involves patient intake, preliminary evaluations, specialized ophthalmic testing, accurate electronic medical record documentation, and maintaining exam-room sanitation. The technician also participates in opening and closing duties and semi-annual competency checks, and may perform clinical assistant or scribe duties as assigned. The position works Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with periodic Saturday hours from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Work takes place in a busy office and includes desk and counter work, frequent contact with employees and patients, and frequent mobility or extended sitting. Some bending and stooping are required, along with manual dexterity for keyboard use. Duties and office locations may vary, and other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One or more years of experience in a medical practice.
Ability to work at any office as assigned.
Interpersonal skills, including building strong relationships, adaptability, collaboration, and soliciting feedback.
Dependability, including meeting deadlines, working independently, accountability, maintaining focus, punctuality, and good attendance.
Computer skills, including learning new tools quickly and using technology to improve job performance.
Job knowledge, including understanding duties and responsibilities and keeping job knowledge current.
Commitment to quality, accuracy, error reduction, and improving products or services.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with medical terminology.
Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant.

Responsibilities

Use assigned clinical equipment.
Use the EMR to interview patients and document an accurate summary of the chief complaint, history of present illness, ocular and general past history, ocular and general family history, allergies, and medications.
Perform preliminary evaluations, including visual acuity, motility evaluation, pupil assessment, angle assessment, confrontational visual field, applanation tonometry, manual refraction, and pupil dilation.
Perform manual lensometry to determine the prescription in existing glasses.
Perform stereo testing and color plate testing for all new patients.
Perform contact lens evaluations with keratometry.
Perform special testing using visual fields, OCT, external and internal cameras, a topographer, a biometer, and a pachymeter.
Accurately enter necessary data into the EMR.
Maintain sanitary conditions in exam rooms.
Participate in opening and closing duties as assigned.
Participate in semi-annual competency checks.
Perform clinical assistant and scribe duties as assigned.
Perform other related duties as assigned.