Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor in the United States seeks an Ophthalmic Medical Technologist to assist ophthalmologists in clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. The role involves instructing other personnel, performing eye exams, and aiding in surgical procedures. Candidates should possess skills in active listening and critical thinking. The position offers a dynamic work environment assisting with important eye care procedures and patient recovery follow-ups.

Qualifications

• Assist ophthalmologists by performing clinical functions and ophthalmic photography.
• Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures and prepare instruments.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in performing ophthalmic procedures including surgery.
• Supervise or instruct ophthalmic staff.
• Perform slit lamp biomicroscopy procedures to diagnose disorders.

Skills

Active Listening

Speaking

Social Perceptiveness

Service Orientation

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Tools

Web browser software

Email software

AcuityPro

MediPro Medisoft Clinical

NaviNet Open

ezChartWriter

iChartPlus

EyeMD EMR

Medflow Complete

Job description

Job Description & Duties

Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel. Assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques and preparing instruments. May perform eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses.

Daily Life of an Ophthalmic Medical Technologist

• Assist physicians in performing ophthalmic procedures, including surgery.
• Supervise or instruct ophthalmic staff.
• Perform slit lamp biomicroscopy procedures to diagnose disorders of the eye, such as retinitis, presbyopia, cataracts, or retinal detachment.
• Measure and record lens power, using lensometers.
• Call patients to inquire about their post-operative status or recovery.
• Measure the thickness of the retinal nerve, using scanning laser polarimetry techniques to aid in diagnosis of glaucoma.

Key Skills

• Active Listening
• Speaking
• Social Perceptiveness
• Service Orientation
• Critical Thinking
• Reading Comprehension

Related Job Titles

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
• Medical Technologist
• Optometric Technologist
• Ophthalmology Surgical Technician
• Instruct Technologist

Tools & Technologies

• Web browser software
• Email software
• AcuityPro
• MediPro Medisoft Clinical
• NaviNet Open
• ezChartWriter
• iChartPlus
• EyeMD EMR
• Medflow Complete