Ophthalmic Technician I

Summary

Responsible for daily patient care and flow. Position requires a good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care, knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care and usage, and an ability to assess common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work environment. The ability to communicate with patients, co-workers, and supervisors is critical. Must be willing to help in all areas and understand the need for efficient use of time.

Key Responsibilities

• Promptly and professionally assist the doctor in patient care.
• Manages patient flow.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, and ocular meds.
• Obtains a thorough medical, ocular, and social history and chief complaint from the patient.
• Obtains or performs ocular motility, pupillary exams, confrontational fields, and neutral-density glasses.
• Performs basic color vision screening using the Ishihara or Farnsworth D-15 color vision test.
• Performs specialized visual acuity testing, including a brightness acuity tester (BAT) and a potential acuity meter (PAM).
• Performs imaging using diagnostic equipment: Fundus photography, external photography, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), and Optomap Ultra-wide field.
• Performs diagnostic testing using the following diagnostic equipment: Humphrey Visual Field, Corneal Topography, Lenstar, IOL Master, Specular Microscopy, Pachymetry, and Auto-refractor.
• Measures the patient’s intraocular pressure using either the Goldman tonometer, Perkins tonometer, or Tonopen.
• Administers eye drops to patients in accordance with provider instructions, utilizing proper eye drop techniques and sterility.
• Clean, stock, and prepare exam rooms.
• Maintain, clean, and sterilize ophthalmic instruments.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Comply with all HIPAA requirements.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications

None Required

Skills

None

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred experience in an ambulatory medical setting but not required.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Friendly, courteous, and patient service-oriented.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant within 24 months of hire preferred.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

Physical Requirements: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range: $20.00 - $29.00

City: Rochester

Postal Code: 14626

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.