Ophthalmic Technician

Wolfeeyeclinic; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfe Eye Clinic in Ankeny, IA is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join our team. You will document patient histories, perform comprehensive workups, and run diagnostic tests such as retinoscopy, keratometry, tonometry, and OCTs while educating patients per physician instructions.

Ideal candidates will have medical office experience and ophthalmic testing exposure, with a strong ability to work both independently and in a team, delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Medical office experience is required.
• Ophthalmic testing experience is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience providing excellent patient care.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills with ability to communicate concerns about test results.

Responsibilities

• Document patient’s medical and ocular histories in the EMR.
• Perform patient workups.
• Complete diagnostic testing (retinoscopy, refraction, A-scan, keratometry, tonometry, OCTs, visual fields).
• Provide patient education according to physician instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel to other offices as needed.

Skills

Medical office experience

Ophthalmic testing experience

Independent & team work

Patient care

Critical thinking

Job description

Ophthalmic Technician # Ophthalmic TechnicianAnkeny - Ankeny, IA 50021## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeCategoryHealth Care## DescriptionWolfe Eye Clinic – Better vision, for a better life!**Ophthalmic Technician**We have opportunities for Ophthalmic Technicians based in our Ankeny clinic.We are looking for motivated candidates to join our team. Successful candidates will have a desire to learn in a fast-paced setting and the ability to positively interact and help patients while providing patient education and instructions. Interested applicants should be willing to work both independently and as a member of a team, provide excellent patient care, and perform patient workups in a precise and efficient manner.Duties and Responsibilities:* Document patient’s medical and ocular histories in electronic medical record.* Perform patient workups.* Complete diagnostic testing, such as retinoscopy, manual refraction, applanation A-scan, keratometry, tonometry, OCT’s and visual fields.* Provide patient education according to physician instructions.* Perform other duties as assigned.* Travel to other offices as needed.Knowledge and Qualifications:* Medical office experience required.* Ophthalmic testing experience preferred.* Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.* Experience providing excellent patient care.* Demonstrated critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and communicate concerns regarding the results of diagnostic testing.If you are interested in being part of a quality driven organization, while receiving a competitive wage and excellent benefits (health, dental, 401k, paid-time off, etc.) please apply online www.wolfeeyeclinic.com/careersEOE## Qualifications**Experience in the field is required.**