Ophthalmic Technician

ERIE RETINAL SURGERY LLC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ERIE RETINAL SURGERY LLC in Erie, PA is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to interview patients, document histories, and assist in diagnostic testing and procedures. You will perform tests such as visual acuity, pupillary responses, refractometry, OCT, perimetry, and assist in minor laser and crosslinking procedures, while ensuring efficient patient flow in the clinic and imaging rooms.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma and ideally a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification; strong

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification preferred.
• Ophthalmic knowledge and clinical skills required.

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

Communication skills

Customer service

Data entry

Typing

Teamwork

Reliability

Fast-paced work

Ophthalmic knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification

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