Optometry Technician: Eye Health & Care Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Toledo (OH); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Optometry Technician to support Ophthalmologists in diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. The role involves assisting with diagnostic procedures, preparing exam rooms, and educating patients on eye health under supervision of an optometrist.

Responsibilities include patient mobility, triage of eye care requests, accurate charting, and proper use of ophthalmic instruments, with emphasis on infection control and quality patient service.

Qualifikationen

• Assist ophthalmic staff with diagnostic procedures.
• Prepare exam rooms and ensure supplies are stocked.
• Educate patients on eye health and care.

Aufgaben

• Assist with patient movement and triage eye care requests.
• Obtain and document ophthalmic/medical information for records.
• Operate basic ophthalmic equipment under supervision of a clinician.
• Maintain infection control and sanitization in exam rooms.

Kenntnisse

Patient care

Ophthalmic equipment

Phoropter readings

Vision testing

Eyeglasses fitting

Medical documentation

Infection control

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Optometry Technician certification

Tools

Lensometer

Autorefractor

Tonometer

Slit lamp

Jobbeschreibung

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Optometry Technician to support Ophthalmologists in diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. The role involves assisting with diagnostic procedures, preparing exam rooms, and educating patients on eye health under supervision of an optometrist.

Responsibilities include patient mobility, triage of eye care requests, accurate charting, and proper use of ophthalmic instruments, with emphasis on infection control and quality patient service.