Ophthalmic Technician

University-Clinical-Health; Morningside Park (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University Clinical Health is seeking an ophthalmic assistant to support physicians with patient interviews, examinations, and basic vision testing. The role involves procedures like lensometry, auto refraction, and keratometry, plus A-scan biometry for IOL calculations.

You will assist with instrument preparation and patient education, and ensure equipment is functioning properly. The position requires a high school diploma and at least 6 months of related clinical experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 6 months of relevant clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient interviews and history taking.
• Assist physician with examinations and patient care.
• Perform vision testing such as lensometry, auto refraction, keratometry.
• Conduct A-scan biometry for intraocular lens calculations.
• Provide information to patients regarding care and handling of lenses.
• Inspect equipment to ensure proper working order.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

Who We Are:

As the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best-in-class clinical care through a network of more than 175 providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community. We are a not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice and are here to serve the community by putting our patients first. In addition, we offer exciting career opportunities for qualified, caring professionals and love to promote within.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the patient interview obtaining history and assisting with the examination. Assists the Physician by administering patient care as directed, and assists with office procedures including patient preparation. Performs special testing such as lensometry, auto refraction, keratometry, performs screening and threshold visual field testing with automated perimeter, performs A-scan biometry for intraocular lens calculations; provides information to patients regarding the care and handling of soft and hard contact lenses; assists physician in the fitting of contact lenses. Also, inspects equipment to ensure proper working order.

Key Results Areas (KRAs):

• Patient assessment
• Patient procedures
• Patient care
• Patient procedures
• Patient testing
• Patient education
• RX authorization
• Patient satisfaction
• Equipment/room effectiveness
• Chart documentation
• Physician schedule
• Patient triage
• Patient flow processes

Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of safety, compliance, and regulatory issues
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Committed to supporting UCH’s standard to medical excellence

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Education & Experience:

• High school graduate, or equivalent Required
• At least 6 months of relevant clinical experience Required