Ophthalmic Technician

Commonwealth Eye Surgery; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Eye Surgery in Louisville, KY seeks an ophthalmic assistant to deliver patient-centered clinical care. The role involves acquainting patients with procedures, collecting detailed histories, performing measurements (visual acuity, tonometry, refraction), and supporting physicians with refracting and testing. Full-time 32 FTE, with potential for 40 FTE, in a clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Advanced comprehension of ophthalmic assistant skills as outlined by JCAHPO.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathetic and patient-focused with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Acquaint patients with office procedures and explain test purposes.
• Obtain comprehensive patient history and perform documented measurements (VA, lensometry, refractometry, tonometry, etc.).
• Operate refracting station and support physician with tests.
• Assist with new technologies and physician-specific tasks.

Skills

Ophthalmic skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Optics & refraction

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma; some college or Medical Assisting preferred

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Provide exceptional patient centered ophthalmic surgical care in a clinical setting

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1. High school diploma; some college or Medical Assisting preferred
2. Two to five years experience as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant preferred
3. Valid CPR certification preferred; will train

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Demonstrated, advanced comprehension of the ophthalmic assistant skills as outlined by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) as well as a basic understanding of optics and the ability to perform refractometry.
2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Personable and empathetic with patient’s needs and concerns.
4. Well-organized with attention to detail.
5. Ability to work as a team member.
6. Demonstrated comprehension of the principles of optics and refraction.
7. Demonstrated computer literacy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Communication and Patient Care
a. Acquaint all new patients with office procedures to which they will be exposed. Inform patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed and how the patient will be affected during the tests.

1. Obtain patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.
   c. Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include:
   Visual Acuity
   Lensometry
   Confrontational Visual Fields
   Evaluation of Motility
   Pupillary Function Tests
   Color Plates
   Applanation Tonometry
   Refractometry
   Angle Assessment
   Dilation of Pupils
   Visual Field Testing
   Optic Nerve and Retinal Scanning ( OCT )
   Pachymetry
   Corneal Topography
   OPD

Epic Refracting station

Other tasks specific to the physician’s needs as a result of new technologies

Job Type: Full-time 32 FTE, with potential for 40 FTE

Physical/Mental Demands: Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.

Environmental/Working Conditions: Normal office environment.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as need evolve.