Ophthalmic Technician, Charlton Ophthalmology

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On-site (100% Onsite) locations:
Charlton, MAtime type:
Full time posted on:
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** Exemption Status:
** Non-Exempt
** Hiring Range:**$21.19 - $38.13

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s
** experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations**.
** Schedule Details:
** Monday through Friday
** Scheduled

Hours:

** 8:30am - 5:00pm
** Shift:
** 1 - Day Shift, 10 Hours (United States of America)
*
* Hours:

** 40
* * Cost Center:
** 34000 - 2286 Charlton Ophthalmology This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.# #
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Responsible for assisting the physician(s) in scheduled and urgent ophthalmic procedures, providing quality patient care and patient satisfaction.**$3000 Sign-On Bonus for New Hires
** I. Major Responsibilities:  
1. Provide attention to patients in a manner that builds confidence, trust and loyalty.  
2. Stock and set up procedure room with instruments and supplies based on procedure and physician(s) preferences. Economically mindful in the use of supplies and equipment.  
3. Essential functions include but are not limited to:
History taking, Visual acuity measurement, Manual refractometry, Lensometry, Tonometry, Measure pupil size and reactivity, Test and measure eye muscle function, Visual field testing, Corneal thickness measurement, Corneal curvature measurement, Retinal nerve fiber layer measurement, Retinal thickness and topography, Fundus photography, A and B-scan ultrasonography, IOL Master, Prepare for and assist with in-office procedures, Surgical assisting including sterile preparations, BAT testing, Inventory of medical supplies, Obtains prior authorizations for medications.

4. Administer topical ophthalmic and oral medications.  
5. Coordinate scheduling of patient surgeries and associated appointments. Completing all surgical paperwork.

II. Position

Qualifications:

License/Certification/

Education:

Required:

1.  BLS certification.  
2. High school completion or GED.Experience/

Skills:

Required:

1. Minimum of two (2) or more years of similar experience in a health care setting.
2. Basic computer knowledge.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

III. Physical Demands and

Environmental Conditions:

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:  
1. Stand - 1/3  2. Walk - 1/3  3. Sit - 1/3  4. Talk or hear - 1/3  5. Uses hands to finger, handle or feel - 1/3  6. Push/pull - 1/3  7. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - 1/3  8. Reach with hands and arms - 1/3

This job requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted:  1. Up to 10 pounds - 1/3 to 2/3  2. Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 2/3

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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