Ophthalmology - Ophthalmic Technician

About the Role

Seeking an experienced Ophthalmic Technician to support a busy outpatient Vision Center by performing ophthalmic testing, assisting physicians, and delivering quality patient care.

Duration: 13-week travel contract.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and exam rooms
• Obtain medical history and document in Epic EMR
• Perform visual acuity, auto-refraction, tonometry, visual fields, OCT, Fundus Photography, corneal topography, and other diagnostic eye tests
• Administer dilating drops as ordered
• Assist ophthalmologists during examinations and procedures
• Educate patients on ocular medications and post-procedure care
• Maintain ophthalmic equipment and supplies

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Ophthalmic Technician experience
• Ophthalmic Technician Diploma from an accredited program
• High School Diploma/GED
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC)
• Epic EMR experience (Required)
• Optos imaging experience (Required)
• Experience with ophthalmic diagnostic testing, patient preparation, and documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)
• Experience with intravitreal injections and basic ophthalmic procedures