Ophthalmic Technician

2 Years Experience Required.
Certification Preferred.
Bilingual preferred.
Travel to locations is required.


ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Obtains patient medical, ocular and medication history and transcribes results into our EHR (electronic health record).
Transcribes physician's orally dictated findings during patient exam and accurately enters results in EHR.
Assists physician(s) by obtaining supplies needed during patient care.
Performs following testing: Visual acuity Auto/manual refractions Lensometry Tonometry (Icare, tonopen, Goldman) Visual field testing OCT/A-scans/B-scans/Pentacam/fundus photos Glare testing Color vision testing Schirmer's tear testing Other testing as needed Reviews patient charts and posts tests and examination results into EHR.
Stocks supplies on an ongoing basis to keep current stock requirements.
Cleans patient exam rooms and equipment.
Maintains autoclave in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Demonstrates compliance of safety rules and other policies and procedures.
Demonstrates the ability to work with geriatric patients and patients of all ages.
Ability to travel to other practice locations as needed.
SECONDARY JOB DUTIESAttends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
Enhances professional growth and development through meetings, education programs, seminars and conferences.
Performs other duties to ensure the smooth flow of work/patients in the office.
SKILLS AND ABILITIESDemonstrated excellence in communications skills Ability to work cooperatively with all members of the clinical department Ability to adapt self to various types of personalities