Ophthalmic Technician

Commonwealth Eye Surgery • Louisville, KY

108d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide exceptional patient centered ophthalmic surgical care in a clinical setting.

Requirements

• High school diploma; some college or Medical Assisting preferred
• Demonstrated, advanced comprehension of the ophthalmic assistant skills as outlined by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) as well as a basic understanding of optics and the ability to perform refractometry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Personable and empathetic with patient’s needs and concerns.
• Well-organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Demonstrated comprehension of the principles of optics and refraction.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

• Two to five years experience as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant preferred
• Valid CPR certification preferred; will train

Responsibilities

• Communication and Patient Care: Acquaint all new patients with office procedures to which they will be exposed. Inform patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed and how the patient will be affected during the tests.
• Obtain patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.
• Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include: Visual Acuity, Lensometry, Confrontational Visual Fields, Evaluation of Motility, Pupillary Function Tests, Color Plates, Applanation Tonometry, Refractometry, Angle Assessment, Dilation of Pupils, Visual Field Testing, Optic Nerve and Retinal Scanning ( OCT ), Pachymetry, Corneal Topography, OPD, Epic Refracting station, and Other tasks specific to the physician’s needs as a result of new technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees