Ophthalmic Technician II

About the role

Raleigh Ophthalmology is a busy, well-established, progressive twelve-physician group with subspecialty care in cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastics, pediatrics, and comprehensive eye care services. We have a robust practice with three area office locations and dozens of bright, qualified employees who help us deliver the best service and patient care in our medical specialty. Our employees are an integral part of the experience at Raleigh Ophthalmology. We are committed to serving our patients and fostering a culture of servant leadership and collaboration that supports each team member’s personal and professional development.

As an ophthalmic technician, you will assist the ophthalmologist and optometrists by gathering data pertaining to the patient’s ocular health status. You will be proficient in performing appropriate clinical tests, drawing on formal education and clinical experience to provide a solid understanding of the theory and principles of eye care.

Responsibilities

• Review patient charts to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Perform testing ordered by the doctor, determined by the type of exam scheduled, patient complaint, and/or patient history.
• Act as a medical scribe while the physician examines the patient, entering data into electronic medical records.
• Take an ocular and systemic history and accurately record visual acuity.
• Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
• Assist with simple in-office procedures and ensure proper informed consent is obtained.
• Provide patient education.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
• Comply with all practice procedures, protocols, State, and Federal regulations.
• Understand documentation requirements for quality reporting and testing frequency restrictions.
• Report inventory and supply needs to leadership in a timely manner for supply ordering.
• Participate in daily team huddles and regularly scheduled meetings as required.
• Complete work/school excuses and provide patients with medication instructions.
• Understand and accept responsibility for reporting potential or suspected errors to a supervisor or Compliance Officer.
• Contribute to the team effort by completing additional tasks or projects as needed.
• Maintain a positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.

Skills

Essential skills include intermediate comprehension and the ability to complete each skill as required based on iJCAHPO training and generally accepted understanding of each technician skill. Intermediate comprehension means applying knowledge correctly in routine and moderately complex situations, understanding core clinical concepts and workflows, and the ability to interpret information rather than just follow instructions.

• History Taking (including pharmacology understanding for common ophthalmic medications)
• Visual Acuity
• Confrontation Visual Fields
• Extraocular Motility Assessment: evaluation of ductions, perform cover/uncover & alternating cover testing, and document defects
• Pupil Assessment: recognize and identify pupil abnormalities in addition to an APD
• Intraocular Pressure Measurement with Goldmann applanation via slit lamp or Perkins tonometer
• Manual Lensometry and accurate transposition between minus and plus cylinder as needed
• Angle Assessment utilizing the slit lamp microscope
• Manual refractometry using the Jackson Cross-Cylinder technique
• Supplemental testing including Amsler Grid, Color Vision, Stereopsis (Randot test), Exophthalmometry, BAT, and PAM
• Diagnostic testing including immersion and/or contact A-scan biometry, ultrasound, OCT, visual field, pachymetry, topography, dry eye testing, and fundus photography

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an uncertified ophthalmic assistant preferred
• COA Eligibility preferred
• Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with Match
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO Package
• Free Employee Discounts and Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life/AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance