Ophthalmic Technician (North Star Vision)

North-Star-Health; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

North-Star-Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support the Optometrist with patient preparation, preliminary exams, and routine vision screening. You will manage medical history collection, assist during procedures, and ensure exam rooms are safe, clean, and stocked.

Experience with ophthalmic testing and EHRs is preferred. Responsibilities include conducting basic screenings, administering eye medications, and upholding clinic standards for sterilization and patient care in a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Act as clinical assistant to Optometrist.
• Perform complete ophthalmic history and preliminary exams and sub-specialty tests.
• Interviews patient to obtain and record medical history in Athena EHR.
• Prepare patients for examination and communicate results to Optometrist.
• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment and sterilize instruments.
• Set up and prep for minor procedures and maintain stock for exam rooms.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Ophthalmic experience

Education

High School diploma

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)