Ophthalmic Tech (Eye Tech)

About the role

The Ophthalmic Technician provides assessment information to the physician who is treating the patient. They participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care to a select group of patients. Technicians are involved in basic and advanced ophthalmic procedures that aid the physician in the diagnosis of acute and chronic conditions of the eye.

Responsibilities

• Attains thorough and accurate patient and family history.
• Performs physical eye exam, measure the eyes optical system, visual fields, basic ocular motility and other vision and diagnostic tests.
• Takes ocular and systemic history.
• Accurately records visual acuity.
• Collections ophthalmic measurements and other diagnostic information.
• Plans and organizes patient care tasks to ensure optimal time and resource utilization.
• Aids physicians in performing ophthalmic procedures.
• Prepares and administers eye medications.
• Provides eye care and contact lens information to patient.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Associate's Degree in a related field of study (recommended).
• High School Diploma/GED, or 2 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED (required).

Qualifications

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) - International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO)
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) - International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO)

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Pay

Details TBA.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm (40 hrs/wk).