Ophthalmic Technician - Solinsky Eye Care

ReFocus Eye Health • West Hartford, CT

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About The Position

Solinsky Eye Care is seeking an experienced ophthalmic technician to support a busy ophthalmology practice with 10 satellite locations. The practice uses a fully computerized office system, including electronic medical records. The technician assists physicians with diagnostic testing, preliminary patient evaluations, office procedures, and other tasks assigned by Clinical Leadership and SEC Management. The role requires working in a friendly, fast-paced environment and traveling to satellite offices as needed.

Requirements

• Experience as an ophthalmic technician.
• Be a team player and maintain a professional, positive attitude.
• Maintain a professional appearance as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient and staff information.
• Study the CPSS Home Study Modules and pass the CPSS exam within six months of hire.
• Complete the COA Home Study Guide and questions within 18 months of hire.
• Study for and take the COA test within two years of hire.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in person, by phone, and in writing.
• Reliable transportation for travel to satellite offices as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Manual refraction experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete preliminary patient evaluations accurately, efficiently, and according to Solinsky EyeCare standards.
• Gather and verify patients’ ocular and medical histories and chief complaints.
• Take ocular measurements as assigned by physicians, including manual and automated refraction.
• Perform physician-assigned diagnostic tests, including visual fields, OCT, fundus and external photography, topography, LipiScan, TearLab, InflammaDry, fluorescein angiography, color vision screening, stereo testing, VEP, ERG, and HRT.
• Administer eye drops and ointments as requested by physicians.
• Prepare examination rooms and maintain a clean workspace.
• Assist physicians with office procedures, such as lesion excisions, YAG capsulotomy, and YAG PI.
• Learn new skills as required by the practice within six months of their introduction.
• Travel to satellite offices as needed.
• Perform other tasks assigned by Clinical Leadership and SEC Management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed