Ophthalmic Technician (North Star Vision)

North Star Health; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

North Star Vision is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to prepare patients for exams, perform preliminary testing, and assist the Optometrist in procedures. You will conduct vision screenings, administer eye medications, and maintain exam rooms with strict sterilization standards.

Responsibilities include recording medical history in the Athena EHR, assisting with minor procedures, and ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the visit.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Proficiency in computers and customer service principles.
• Experience with electronic health records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts as clinical assistant to Optometrist.
• Performs complete ophthalmic history and preliminary exams, sub-specialty tests.
• Interviews patient to obtain and record medical history in Athena EHR.
• Prepares patients for examination by dilating pupils and taking vitals.
• Maintains a safe and compliant clinical environment.
• Sets up and preps for minor procedures and maintains instrument sterilization.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support Certification

Tools

Athena EHR

Job description

Ophthalmic Technician (North Star Vision)

About this position

The Ophthalmic Technician performs a range of duties which includes preparing the patient to see the Optometrist (preliminary exam, medical history & testing), preparation of examination and treatment rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting during minor procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Acts as clinical assistant to Optometrist.
• Performs complete ophthalmic history and preliminary exams, sub-specialty tests (refraction, visual field test, color testing and contact lens evaluation etc.)
• Interviews patient to obtain and record medical history within the Athena electronic health record.
• Prepares patients for ophthalmology examination by dilating pupils, identifying changes in visual acuity, obtaining extraocular pressure, and obtaining blood pressure and communicates results to Optometrist.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and health work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures along with complying with legal regulations.
• Set up and prep for minor procedures, maintain stock of materials for exam rooms and procedures, follows industry and clinic standards for sterilization of instruments.
• Is familiar with standard concepts, practices, equipment and procedures within the field

Salary Information

$20 - $25Hourly Wage

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Proficiency in computers
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• One year of previous ophthalmic technician experience (preferred)
• Experience with electronic health records (preferred)