Experienced Ophthalmic Technician responsible for performing visual acuity measurements, refractometry, tonometry, and documenting patient medical records.
Contributes to the organization by working closely with the ophthalmologist to perform basic, advance, and complex preliminary tests and measurements of the eyes.
Responsible for properly stocking, preparing, and maintaining the cleanliness of exam rooms during clinic.
Reviews patient chart for accuracy of information.
Prepare patients for physicians exam. Perform tests based on the specific reasons for the visit and physicians preference.
Provide technical ophthalmic and administrative assistance at Byers Eye Institute, performing visual acuity tests, tonometry, and supporting minor procedures.
Compensation
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $40.51 - $45.44 per hour
Responsibilities
Perform visual acuity, autorefractometry, lensometry, tonometry, and other diagnostic tests
Assist physicians during minor surgical procedures
Administer eye drops and manage medication refills
Provides clinical support by performing diagnostic testing, assisting with patient evaluations, and maintaining exam room readiness.
Responsibilities
Provides direct patient care by taking vitals, patient history, referrals, and patient phone messages under direct supervision of the provider and/or clinical supervisor.
Accurately collect and document medical and ocular history in an electronic medical record.
Perform ophthalmic tests including Visual Acuity, Lensometry, Pupillary Assessment, Ocular Motility, Tonometry, Retinoscopy/Refractometry, Glare Testing, Topography, Color Vision, Amsler Grid, Stereopsis, Dry Eye Testing, Pachymetry, Confrontation Visual Field Testing, OCT, ASCAN, and Automated Perimetry.
Prepare and stock exam rooms, laser rooms, and minor procedure areas.
Sterilize, package, and maintain ophthalmic instruments and equipment.
The Ophthalmic Tech performs diagnostic testing and work-up as delegated by the physician to allow for proper professional diagnosis of patient's conditions and to do so in a way that instills patient confidence in the treatment.
The Ophthalmic Technician II COA (SEIU) provides technical ophthalmic and administrative assistance for the Byers Eye Institute multi-specialty group practice.
Compensation
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $40.51 - $45.44 per hour
Responsibilities
Obtains medical histories from patients with standard and rare medical disorders