Ophthalmic Technician

Familyeyephysicians; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility located in Oak Lawn, Illinois, is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to assist ophthalmologists in patient care. Responsibilities include obtaining medical histories, testing ocular functions, fitting contact lenses, and assisting in minor office surgeries. The ideal candidate has high school graduation plus 2 years of relevant experience in Ophthalmology. Certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist is helpful but not required. This position offers a supportive environment and collaboration with healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent plus 2 years of relevant work experience in Ophthalmology.
• Successful completion of accredited ophthalmic medical assistant program is helpful but not required.
• Certification as Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist by JCAHPO is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist ophthalmologists in treatment and care of patients.
• Obtain medical histories of patients.
• Test ocular functions including visual acuity and color vision.
• Fit contact lenses and instruct patients in care.
• Assist physicians in minor office surgeries.

Skills

Assisting ophthalmologists

Testing ocular functions

Fitting contact lenses

Administering medications

Maintaining ophthalmic instruments

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

2 years of relevant work experience in Ophthalmology

Certification as Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist

Job description

Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician
Department: Clinic
Reports to: Clinic Manager

Ophthalmic Technician Responsibilities

• Assists ophthalmologists in treatment and care of patients by performing variety of technical duties.
• Obtains medical histories of patients
• Tests ocular functions, including distance and near visual acuity, color vision, muscle balance, intra-ocular tension, auto refraction, retinoscopy, and lensometry (reading spectacles).
• Fits all types of contact lenses using keratometer; instructs patients in care and insertion of lenses.
• Assists physicians in minor office surgery.
• Administers medications as directed by ophthalmologists; changes dressings and instructs patients in home care.
• Maintains inventory of consumable supplies, medications, and small instruments.
• Maintains ophthalmic instruments, such as visual acuity projectors, direct and indirect ophthalmoscopes, retinoscopes, muscle lights, etc. by cleaning exposed lenses, mirrors, prisms, and replacing burned out bulbs.
• Serves as instructor to staff when necessary in clinic routine and in standard ophthalmic procedures.

Ophthalmic Technician Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent plus 2 years of relevant work experience in Ophthalmology
• Successful completion of accredited ophthalmic medical assistant program, helpful but not required
• Certification as Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist by Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO), helpful but not required