Ophthalmic Technician (North Star Vision)

Socket.dev; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to assist the Optometrist by performing preliminary exams, taking medical histories, and preparing examination rooms. The role includes vision screening, administering eye medications, and assisting during minor procedures in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities also include documenting in the Athena EHR, maintaining instrument sterility, and upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Acts as clinical assistant to Optometrist.
• Performs ophthalmic history and preliminary exams including refraction, visual field tests, color testing, and contact lens evaluation.
• Interviews patient to record medical history in Athena EHR.
• Prepares patients for examination and administers eye medications as directed.
• Maintains safe, clean, and compliant work environment and sterilization of instruments.
• Sets up and preps for minor procedures and maintains stock for exam rooms.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in ophthalmology.

Skills

Computers

Customer service

Ophthalmic exp

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support Certification

Tools

Athena EHR

Job description

Description

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

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)