Ophthalmic Technician

NVISION Eye Centers; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NVISION Eye Centers is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to perform patient workups, assist surgeons, and provide pre/post-operative care. The role requires completing tests, history, and education for potential patients in a fast-paced ophthalmology setting.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of ophthalmology experience and LASIK exposure, plus a high school diploma. Compensation is offered at $21.00–$25.00 per hour with opportunities to contribute to patient care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Ophthalmology experience is preferred
• LASIK experience is a plus
• Ability to perform diagnostic testing and patient workups
• Ability to explain procedures and care instructions
• Strong attention to detail and patient safety

Responsibilities

• Perform patient workups including history and diagnostic testing
• Assist doctors in exam lanes and surgical procedures
• Provide pre/post operative care and instructions
• Manage equipment and supplies for ophthalmic procedures
• Maintain accurate outcome data and records
• Call to request pre/post-ops for surgery patients

Job description

NVISION® Eye Centers is one of the largest ophthalmology providers in the U.S., with over ninety centers across six states including California, Nevada, Oregon, Arizona, Texas, and Utah. An innovative leader in ophthalmology, we are dedicated to providing the best patient experience through the use of the latest technology and treatment by the most talented and experienced surgeons in the industry. With more than 3,000 eye doctors referring their patients and trusting their own eyes to NVISION surgeons, NVISION Eye Centers is the Eye Doctors' #1 Choice®.

The Ophthalmic Technician is primarily responsible for the work up, education and follow up of potential patients. This position will complete all necessary work up including obtaining medical and surgical history, and the completion of all diagnostic testing. This position is also responsible for assisting the doctor in the exam lane and in surgical procedures by performing the following duties.

• Ensures that all forms are complete and pertinent information has been recorded.
• Maintains the outcome data.
• Performs deft in auto refractions, topographical mapping, wavefront analysis, lensometer, pachymeter and visual acuities.
• Evaluates and measures pupil size and responses, general use of a slit lamp microscope, applanation tonometer and proper instillation of eye drops.
• Understands all equipment and instruments used in the center, including LASIK suite
• Provides pre/post-operative care and instructions.
• Assists in surgery by preparing the laser room with supplies and sterilized equipment.
• Stocks all medication and medical supplies by proactively planning work week to ensure completion of required tasks.
• Calls to request pre/post-ops on surgery patients.
• Orders all medical supplies.
• Keeps up with all regular and emergency maintenance on medical equipment.
• Assists in other areas as needed
• 2+ years experience as Ophthalmology Technician is ideal
• LASIK experience is a plus
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Desire to provide an exceptional patient experience

USD $21.00/Hr.

USD $25.00/Hr.