Ophthalmic Technician

ReFocus Eye Health; Erie (Erie County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ReFocus Eye Health in the United States seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to support eye-care services and patient flow in a busy clinic. You will perform preliminary testing and assist in procedures, documenting histories and ensuring accurate data entry while delivering excellent patient service.

Preferred Certification includes Ophthalmic Assistant; strong teamwork and communication are essential in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification preferred.
• Proven experience as an Ophthalmic Technician.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document ocular and medical histories.
• Perform preliminary testing: visual acuity, pupillary responses, confrontation fields, motility, stereopsis, color vision, angle assessment, refractometry and tonometry.
• Perform diagnostic testing: automated perimetry, OCT, A/B scans, biometry, photography, angiography, topography and keratometry.
• Assist in minor surgery procedures, laser surgery, laser refractive surgery and crosslinking.
• Monitor and facilitate patient flow in the clinic and imaging rooms; collaborate with 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

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Data entry skills

Fast-paced environment

Customer service

Team player

Reliability

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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