Ophthalmology Tech II

Summary

Requires a good understanding of ophthalmic practice and all sub-specialties. Possesses a good understanding and knowledge of ocular diseases and treatments. Possesses a good understanding of ocular pharmacology, knowledge of medications used for eye exams and those medications prescribed to patients for treatment of ocular diseases. Possesses excellent critical thinking skills, excellent patient care, knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care and usage needed, and ability to assess common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work environment required. Ability to communicate with patients, co-workers, and supervisor is critical. Must be willing to help in all areas and understand the need for efficient use of time.

Key Responsibilities

• Possess basic contact lens knowledge and the ability to insert and remove contact lenses.
• Train insertion and removal and proper care of contact lenses.
• Possess a good understanding of in-office procedures across all ophthalmic sub-specialties.
• Aid the physicians in performing in-office procedures such as lasers, corneal procedures, injections, and ocular plastic procedures.
• Perform a subjective manifest refraction using a manual phoropter to properly measure a patient’s refractive error and obtain best corrective visual acuity.
• Possess a good understanding of working with both plus and minus cylinders.
• Accompany the physician into the exam room to transcribe the history and examination as given by the patient and the physician.
• Under the direction of the physician, transcribe the impression, plan, test results, prescriptions, orders, and anything else the physician instructs to document.
• Possess a good understanding of automatic and manual measurements.
• Able to perform automatic and manual measurements of the eyes based on physician preference.
• May be required to perform clerical duties including: surgical scheduling, prior authorizations, coordinating physician surgeries with the surgical center, and ordering IOL lenses for patient surgeries.
• May be required to train new employees.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Some college education a plus but not required.

Required Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working within an ophthalmic practice with an optometrist and/or ophthalmologist as an ophthalmic assistant.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience with 1 year of closely related clinical experience.

Education

• Obtain JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant within 6-12 months of hire.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Pay Range

$21.00 - $29.00

City

Rochester

Postal Code

14626