Ophthalmic Technician

ERIE RETINAL SURGERY LLC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ERIE RETINAL SURGERY LLC in Erie, PA is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support patient examinations and imaging in a busy clinic.

You will perform preliminary and diagnostic testing, assist in minor and laser surgeries, manage patient flow, and ensure accurate data entry with excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document ocular and medical histories.
• Perform preliminary testing: visual acuity, pupillary responses, confrontation visual fields, motility, stereopsis, color vision, angle assessment, refractometry and applanation tonometry.
• Perform diagnostic testing including automated perimetry, OCT, A&B scans, optical biometry and ophthalmic photography, fluorescein angiography, corneal topography and keratometry.
• Assist in minor surgery procedures, laser surgery, laser refractive surgery and crosslinking.
• Monitor and facilitate patient flow in the clinic and in the imaging rooms, collaborating with other clinical staff.
• Administer eye drops as required by the physician. (Certification Required)
• Perform clinical and administrative duties as directed.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Data entry

Typing skills

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Reliable

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Job description

Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Interview patients and document ocular and medical histories
• Perform preliminary testing i.e.: visual acuity, pupillary responses, confrontation visual fields, motility, stereopsis, color vision, angle assessment, refractometry and applanation tonometry.
• Perform diagnostic testing including automated perimetry, OCT, A&B scans, optical biometry and ophthalmic photography, fluorescein angiography, corneal topography and keratometry
• Assist in minor surgery procedures, laser surgery, laser refractive surgery and crosslinking
• Monitor and facilitate patient flow in the clinic and in the imaging rooms, working collaboratively with other clinical staff.
• Administer eye drops as required by the physician. (Certification Required)
• Perform clinical and administrative duties as directed.

*Performs indirect activities and administrative tasks that contribute to the efficient and high-quality performance of the clinic:

Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification

Special Skills:

Ability to work well with others.

Reliable

Excellent communication skills

Data entry and typing skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Exceptional customer service skills

Proven experience as an Ophthalmic Technician

Knowledge medical office procedures