Ophthalmic Technician

DAKOTA EYE INSTITUTE PC•Bismarck, ND

27d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Dakota Eye Institute is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support physicians and patient care in a fast-paced eye-care setting. The technician collects patient information and performs tests and measurements that support diagnoses and treatment plans. The role includes explaining office procedures and tests to patients, documenting information, assisting with injections, minor surgery, and laser procedures, and helping maintain patient flow. The technician also maintains and troubleshoots instruments and may travel to satellite clinics as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience in a healthcare setting; ophthalmology experience preferred.
Knowledge of medical and ophthalmic terminology.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Empathetic personality and concern for patients’ needs.
Strong organization and attention to detail.
Ability to work in a team and contribute positively as a team member.
Demonstrated computer literacy.
Ability to walk and stand for eight hours.
Ability to type or write legibly in a dimly lit setting.
Ability to hear softly spoken words.
Ability to assist wheelchair-bound patients.

Nice To Haves

Ophthalmology experience.

Responsibilities

Acquaint new patients with office procedures they will encounter.
Explain the purpose of tests and how patients may be affected during them.
Obtain patient histories, including chief complaint, history of present illness, ocular and general medical history, family history, allergies, and medications.
Perform accurate and consistent documentation and measurements as ordered by the physician.
Provide fundus, exterior, and anterior-segment photographs, including FA’s.
Perform A-scans using all methods and manual keratometry.
Assist physicians with injections while maintaining sterile technique.
Assist physicians with minor surgery while following sterile-technique and infection-control standards.
Assist physicians with laser procedures.
Monitor patient flow and ensure physician exam rooms remain full.
Perform other tasks specific to physicians’ needs as a result of new technologies.
Travel to satellite clinics as needed.
Troubleshoot instruments, replace bulbs, and check connections.
Perform instrument archiving according to manufacturer recommendations.
Maintain instrument sterility.
Provide quality patient care, directly or indirectly.
Perform comprehensive workups on three patients per hour.