Ophthalmic Technician - Evergreen

Refocus Eye Health • Oakland, NJ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position with hours up to 40 per week. The Ophthalmic Technician will be responsible for interviewing patients, documenting medical histories, and performing a variety of preliminary and diagnostic ophthalmic tests. The role also involves assisting in minor and laser surgeries, managing patient flow, administering eye drops, and performing clinical and administrative duties. Indirect activities and administrative tasks that contribute to the efficient and high-quality performance of the clinic are also part of the responsibilities. Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Proven experience as an Ophthalmic Technician
• Knowledge of medical office procedures
• Ability to work well with others
• Reliable
• Excellent communication skills
• Data entry and typing skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional customer service skills

Nice To Haves

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document ocular and medical histories
• Perform preliminary testing including visual acuity, pupillary responses, confrontation visual fields, motility, stereopsis, color vision, angle assessment, refractometry and applanation tonometry
• Perform diagnostic testing including automated perimetry, OCT, A&B scans, optical biometry and ophthalmic photography, fluorescein angiography, corneal topography and keratometry
• Assist in minor surgery procedures, laser surgery, laser refractive surgery and crosslinking
• Monitor and facilitate patient flow in the clinic and in the imaging rooms, working collaboratively with other clinical staff
• Administer eye drops as required by the physician (Certification Required)
• Perform clinical and administrative duties as directed
• Perform indirect activities and administrative tasks that contribute to the efficient and high-quality performance of the clinic
• Any other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED