Ophthalmic Technician

NVISION Eye Centers; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ophthalmology provider in Arizona is seeking a General Ophthalmology Tech to assist in patient care and surgical procedures. Responsibilities include obtaining medical histories, performing diagnostic testing, and providing pre/post-operative support. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience as an Ophthalmology Technician and a high school diploma. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced technology and make a significant impact on patient experiences.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as Ophthalmology Technician is Ideal.
• Desire to Provide an Exceptional Patient Experience.
• Understanding of surgical procedures is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Complete all necessary work up including obtaining medical and surgical history.
• Assist the doctor in the exam lane and in surgical procedures.
• Provide pre/post-operative care and instructions.
• Maintain outcome data.
• Perform auto refractions, topographical mapping, wavefront analysis, lensometer, pachymeter and visual acuities.
• Evaluate pupil size and responses, use slit lamp microscope, applanation tonometer and instillation of eye drops.
• Provide pre/post-operative care and instructions.
• Assist in surgery by preparing laser room with supplies and sterilized equipment.
• Stock medications and medical supplies; plan week to complete tasks.
• Call to request pre/post-ops on surgery patients.
• Order medical supplies.
• Maintain regular and emergency maintenance on medical equipment.
• Assist in other areas as needed.

Skills

Patient education

Diagnostic testing

Assisting in surgery

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Auto refraction equipment

Slit lamp microscope

Tonometer

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®.

Position Summary

General Ophthalmology Tech 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.

Core Responsibilities

• Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• 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.

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Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as Ophthalmology Technician is Ideal
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Desire to Provide an Exceptional Patient Experience