Ophthalmic Tech

Prism Vision Group•Freehold Township, NJ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Technician conducts measurements and tests that provide the physician with information needed to arrive at a diagnosis and prescribe treatment. The technician is responsible for required documentation in compliance with policies and for providing excellent patient service. This is an onsite, non-exempt role at Millenium Eye Care’s Freehold Office, part of Prism Vision Group, with occasional travel to other locations based on business needs. Compensation is $18.00–$35.27 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

High school graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.
Two to four years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience.
Ability to accept responsibility for actions and work performed and to accept constructive criticism.
Accuracy and thoroughness, with attention to detail.
Ability to adapt to and facilitate workplace change.
Effective communication and listening skills.
Empathy and sensitivity toward patients and coworkers, with a cheerful demeanor and tolerance of delay or adversity.
Initiative to make decisions or take action to solve problems and reach goals, including willingness to attempt non-routine tasks.
Sound judgment using available information.
Reliability in attendance and punctuality.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively toward shared goals.
Facility with Microsoft products.
Become facile with Athena PMS and the practice-based EMR within four weeks of hire.
Ability to meet the role’s vision requirements, including near, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception; normal-range hearing; and ability to wear personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Take ocular and systemic histories and accurately record visual acuity.
Review patient charts to ensure information is complete and accurate.
Perform testing required by the scheduled exam, patient complaint, and history.
Act as a scribe during physician examinations, entering data into electronic medical records.
Perform lensometry, automated refractometry, slit lamp examinations including applanation tonometry, anterior chamber angle assessment, gross external examinations, ocular muscle motility and balance testing, pupil assessment, and confrontation visual field testing.
Administer diagnostic tests, including OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, and biometry.
Perform manifest refraction.
Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
Assist with in-office procedures, ensure proper informed consent is obtained, and set up and clean up after procedures.
Assist in training other ophthalmic assistants.
Assist with patient education.
Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
Comply with practice procedures and protocols and applicable state and federal regulations.
Report potential or suspected errors to a supervisor or Compliance Officer.
Maintain a positive attitude characterized by cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.