Ophthalmic Technician

Beale Personnel, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ophthalmology practice in the United States is looking for an experienced Ophthalmic Technician. Candidates should have two or more years of experience along with proficiency in manual refractions and tonometry. Responsibilities include obtaining patient history, performing various eye care tests, and assisting with laser procedures. A COA or COT certification is advantageous but not mandatory. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering state-of-the-art eye care.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of Ophthalmic Technician experience.
• COA or COT certification is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and accurately enter into EHR.
• Perform accurate documentation and various measurement tasks.
• Assist physician with laser procedures and minor surgeries.

Skills

Ophthalmic Technician experience

Proficiency in manual refractions

Proficiency in Tonometry by applanation, iCare or Tonopen

Job description

Our client is a well-established Ophthalmology practice serving patients from Loudon County and beyond. The practice prides itself in delivering state-of-the-art eye care.

Due to continued growth, our client is now in need of an experienced Ophthalmic Technician. COA or COT certification a plus but not required.

Ophthalmic Technician Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtains 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 and enters accurately into EHR.
• Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include:
• Manual lensometry
• Confrontational visual fields
• Stereo testing
• Evaluation of motility
• Pupillary function tests
• Applanation tonometry
• Refractometry
• Angle assessment
• Dilation of pupils
• Visual field testing
• Optic nerve scanning (i.e. OCT, HRT, GDx)
• Pachymetry
• Corneal topography
• Assists physician with laser procedures.
• Assists physician with minor surgery, maintaining practice standards of sterile technique and infection control.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Two or more years of Ophthalmic Technician experience.
• Proficiency in manual refractions.
• Proficiency in Tonometry by applanation, iCare or Tonopen.