Ophthalmic Technician: Vision Care & Pre-Exam

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

Job summary

North Star Health seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to prepare patients for optometry exams, perform vision screening, and assist during minor procedures. Duties include medical history intake, instrument sterilization, and maintaining exam rooms in a clinical setting.

The role involves using standard ophthalmic tools and recording results in the Athena EHR, ensuring patient safety and compliance with clinic procedures.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• Interviews patient to obtain and record medical history in Athena electronic health record.
• Prepares patients for examination by dilating pupils, checking visual acuity, obtaining intraocular pressure and blood pressure.
• Maintains safe, secure, and health work environment by following standards and legal regulations.

Skills

Clinical assisting

Vision testing

EHR data entry

Infection control

Athena EHR

Tools

Athena EHR

Job description

North Star Health seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to prepare patients for optometry exams, perform vision screening, and assist during minor procedures. Duties include medical history intake, instrument sterilization, and maintaining exam rooms in a clinical setting.

The role involves using standard ophthalmic tools and recording results in the Athena EHR, ensuring patient safety and compliance with clinic procedures.