Ophthalmic Technician II

EyeSouth Partners

Raleigh (NC)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k w/ Match

HSA/FSA

Telemedicine

Generous PTO Package

Employee Discounts and Perks

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life/AD&D

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

EyeSouth Partners seeks a skilled ophthalmic technician for Raleigh Ophthalmology. The role supports ophthalmologists and optometrists by performing clinical tests, collecting patient ocular histories, and entering data into EMR. You will assist with procedures, administer medications, and educate patients in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work across multiple offices within the practice family.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 3 years’ experience as uncertified ophthalmic assistant preferred.
COA Eligibility preferred.
Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

Review patient charts for completeness and accuracy.
Perform testing ordered by doctor based on exam type, history, or complaint.
Act as medical scribe and enter data into electronic medical records.
Take ocular and systemic history and record visual acuity.
Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under physician direction.
Assist with in-office procedures and ensure informed consent.
Assist with patient education.
Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms.
Comply with practice procedures, protocols and regulations.
Report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer.
Contribute to team by completing additional tasks as needed.

Skills

History Taking

Visual Acuity

Confrontation Fields

EOM Assessment

Pupil Assessment

Intraocular Pressure

Lensometry

Angle Assessment

Refractometry

Amsler Grid

Color Vision

Stereopsis

Exophthalmometry

BAT/PAM

Nextech/ICP

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

COA Eligibility preferred

Tools

Nextech/ICP experience

Job description

Raleigh Ophthalmology is a busy well-established, progressive twelve physician group with subspecialty care in cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastics, pediatrics, and comprehensive eye care services. We have a robust practice, with three area office locations and dozens of bright, qualified employees who help us deliver the best service and patient care in our medical specialty.

Our employees are an integral part of the experience at Raleigh Ophthalmology. Not only are we committed to serving our patients, but we also have a culture of servant leadership and collaboration that supports each team member’s personal and professional development.

Responsible for assisting the ophthalmologist and optometrists by gathering data pertaining to the patient’s ocular health status. The ophthalmic technician is proficient in performing appropriate clinical tests, drawing on formal education and/or clinical experience that provide a solid understanding of the theory and principles of eye care.

Clinical

Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
Perform testing ordered by doctor and determined by the type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and/or patient history.
Ability to act as a medical scribe while physician examines patient, entering data into electronic medical records.
Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity.
Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
Ability to assist with simple in-office procedures ensures proper informed consent is obtained.
Assists with patient education.
Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations.
Understands documentation requirements for quality reporting and testing frequency restrictions.

Administrative

Report inventory and supply needs to leadership timely and as needed for supply ordering.
Participate in daily team huddles and regularly scheduled meetings as planned and required.
Complete work/school excuses and provide patients with medication instructions.
Understand and accept responsibility for reporting potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer.
Contribute to the team effort by completing additional tasks or projects as needed.
Maintain positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.

Essential Skills

Intermediate comprehension and ability to complete each skill as required based on iJCAHPO training and generally accepted understanding of each technician skill. Intermediate comprehension means applying knowledge correctly in routine and moderately complex situations, understanding core clinical concepts and workflows, and the ability to interpret information rather than just follow instructions.

History Taking (including pharmacology understanding for common ophthalmic medications)
Visual Acuity
Confrontation Visual Fields
Extraocular Motility Assessment evaluation of ductions, perform cover/uncover & alternating cover testing and document defects
Pupil Assessment recognize and identify pupil abnormalities in addition to an APD
Intraocular Pressure Measurement with Goldmann applanation via slit lamp or Perkins tonometer
Manual Lensometry and accurate transposition between minus and plus cylinder as needed
Angle Assessment utilizing the slit lamp microscope
Manual refractometry using the Jackson Cross-Cylinder technique
Supplemental testing including Amsler Grid, Color Vision, Stereopsis (Randot test), Exophthalmometry, BAT, and PAM

Diagnostic testing including immersion and/or contact A-scan biometry, ultrasound, OCT, visual field, pachymetry, topography, dry eye testing, and fundus photography