Optometric Ophthalmic Technician

American Addiction Centers • Waukesha, WI

1d • $25 - $38 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Optometric Ophthalmic Technician will be responsible for organizing and preparing exam rooms and work areas, including cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and checking equipment. They will prepare patients for exams, assist physicians, and obtain/record patient history. The role involves performing basic to complex diagnostic tests and visual screenings, assisting with surgical procedures and post-operative care, and performing medical eye photography. Additionally, the technician will assist patients with ordering and dispensing glasses and contact lenses, maintain and calibrate equipment, sterilize instruments, and assist with patient scheduling. This position requires the ability to provide age-appropriate care and demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles.

Requirements

• High School Graduate.
• Typically requires 2 years of experience in a optometric assistant, ophthalmic assistant or ophthalmic technician role that includes experiences in performing basic to complex visual screenings, diagnostic tests, and procedures.
• Knowledge of sterile technique, how the eye works, and contact / lens wear.
• Ability to educate and instruct patients on eye care and eyewear.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Demonstrates a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office products, electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and prepares exam rooms and work areas including: cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, checking equipment, and putting away equipment.
• Prepares patient for exam and assists physician.
• Obtains and records ocular and medical history, medications, and chief complaint.
• Documents and communicates accurate and timely information regarding the patient's condition.
• Performs basic to complex diagnostic tests and visual screenings, such as: visual field/acuity, tonometry / glaucoma pressures / applanations, topography, color vision testing, lensometry, A-Scans, ocular motility, measurement of the cornea using a keratometer, refraction, corneal topography, retinoscopy, blood pressure, and glare testing.
• Performs refractometry to determine the refractive error of the eye.
• Assists the ophthalmologist with surgical procedures and post-operative care or treatment.
• Performs medical eye photography functions as directed by the physician, which may include taking general optic nerve, retinal and macular photos, and fluorescein angiograms, etc.
• Assists patients with ordering and dispensing glasses and contact lenses.
• Performs contact lens polishing.
• Maintains and calibrates equipment.
• Sterilizes instruments using appropriate technique and procedures.
• Assists with scheduling patients for post-operative, surgery and specialist appointments.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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