Ophthalmic Technician - Ophthalmology

Davita Inc.; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Newark, DE, seeks an experienced Ophthalmic Technician for their Ophthalmology department. The role involves supporting patient care, performing technical procedures, and maintaining equipment in a multi-provider environment. Ideal candidates will have over two years of experience, proficiency in manual refraction, and a solid understanding of ocular anatomy.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience as Ophthalmic Technician.
• Experience with manual refraction and visual field testing.
• Working knowledge of eye anatomy and ocular medications.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily patient care and assisting doctors.
• Conducts various tests and procedures as required.
• Maintains and cleans all equipment used in practice.

Skills

Manual Refraction

Visual Field Testing

Knowledge of Eye Anatomy

Patient Care

Technical Workups

Job description

Ophthalmic Technician - Ophthalmology

Newark, DE

Pay From: $20 per hour

MUST:

Experienced Ophthalmic Technician - Ophthalmology

2+ years of professional experience as Ophthalmic Technician - Ophthalmology

Must have manual refraction experience

Must have visual field-testing experience

Must come from a busy Multi-provider office

Working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms and ocular meds

Working understanding of A-Scans, fundus photos, nerve fiber analysis and fluorescein angiography

Basic knowledge of contact lenses

Good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care

DUTIES:

Ophthalmic Technician - Ophthalmology will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

Responsible for daily patient care and flow of practice activities.

Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.

Enters exam data in charts thoroughly and accurately performs: Refractions, Lensometry, Keratometry, Tonometry, Visual Fields, Amslers, Muscle Testing, PFPIl Exams, Topography, Visual Acuity, Scribes readily when physician requests or practice needs require.

Performs technical workups, patient interviews and special testing.

Prepares patients for laser treatments.

Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery, scheduling, etc.

Maintains and cleans all equipment being used. Report to supervisor if not in working condition.

Returns phone calls to patients and pharmacies.

Assists in minor surgery.

Assists with studying patients and collaborates on ophthalmic services for research projects.

Maintains patient confidentiality.

Efficiently and accurately interviews patients and documents histories.

Attends meetings as required by department.

Uses the electronic medical record as documented in the department and/or standard operating procedure and processes.

Anticipate potential needs and issues of internal and external customers.

Proactively solicit customer feedback.

Provide proactive, timely and effective responses to internal and external customer needs and requests.

Model effective customer relations skills and behaviors.

Take ownership for all actions, behaviors, decisions and outcomes.

Demonstrate dependability in attendance, punctuality, and job performance.

Consistently seek out opportunities to enhance performance and make self-development a priority.

Proactively contribute to change and anticipate opportunities for improvement.

Identify and act on opportunities for change and improvement.

Demonstrate actions and behaviors that consistently and actively promote trust, respect and confidence in self, peers, and the organization.

Demonstrate respectful and appropriate communications and listening skills and behaviors to all.

Consistently share information and ideas while working cooperatively with others to accomplish group goals.

Consistently provide and build team morale by promoting positive attitudes regarding the work environment.

Other duties as assigned

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

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