Ophthalmic Technician: Eye Care Frontline Specialist

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Retina Associates, P.A. is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to prepare patients for physician visits and perform eye-related clinical tasks.

The role involves taking histories, instructing on medications, performing vision tests, and assisting with training of other ophthalmic staff. The position requires travel to satellite clinics, a team-oriented mindset, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel to satellite clinics as part of duties.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Demonstrates a positive, collaborative team attitude.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient date of birth and update physician information.
• Record chief complaint and history of present illness.
• Record medications, allergies, and surgical history.
• Check visual acuity and intraocular pressure (IOP) with tonopen.
• Order OCTs, fundus photos, and fluorescein angiograms.
• Dilate patients as directed by the physician.

Skills

Travel to satellite clinics

Team player

Clinical assistance

Tools

Tonopen

OCT

Fundus photography

Job description

Retina Associates, P.A. is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to prepare patients for physician visits and perform eye-related clinical tasks.

The role involves taking histories, instructing on medications, performing vision tests, and assisting with training of other ophthalmic staff. The position requires travel to satellite clinics, a team-oriented mindset, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.