Ophthalmic Technician

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$18.00/hr - $24.00/hr

The Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for attending to patients in a timely and professional manner, providing a first‑class customer service experience with all patients. The Ophthalmic Technician performs measurements and tests that provide the physician with the information needed to arrive at a diagnosis and to prescribe treatment, and may see patients for our providers within their skill set.

• Greet all patients and guests with the highest level of customer service and care in accordance with company standards. Anticipate and address service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and express genuine appreciation.
• Obtain complete patient histories, including chief complaint, past ocular/medical history, family medical/ocular history, and history of allergies and medications.
• Perform ophthalmologic tests including visual acuity, applanation tonometry, pachymetry, visual fields, corneal topography, OCTs, lensometry, and other tests as directed.
• Assist with patient pre‑ and post‑op counseling, procedure setup, and performing in‑office procedures; obtain consents when needed.
• Calibrate diagnostic equipment per manufacturer guidelines and perform instrument sterilization as needed.
• Participate in training and meet requirements for MIPS measures, HIPAA compliance, and Protected Health Information.
• Ensure opening and closing of special testing rooms, maintain stocking of exam lanes, and maintain order in work areas.
• Document patient exam in EHR, scribing all elements of the patient exam including procedure orders, e‑prescribing medications, and scheduling the return to clinic. Ensure all entries are accurate by the team.
• Respond to internal communications in a timely manner.
• Ensure company COVID‑19 protocols are followed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of ophthalmology terms, conditions, and clinical flow preferred.
• Professional verbal communication skills, demonstrating ability to educate patients in a friendly and positive manner.
• Ability to clearly document activities in an electronic medical records system preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to move between tasks forward.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Typing, computer, and data entry skills.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of experience in an ophthalmology or optometry setting.

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Certification preferred.
• BLS certificate.

This position has no direct reports or supervisory responsibilities.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Light physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.)
• Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Frequent, prolonged standing/sitting/walking.
• Must be able to see, hear, and respond adequately.
• Extensive computer work.
• Frequent use of telephone and fax.
• Travel to other offices based on business necessity.

• Frequent noise and sound interruption.
• Frequent exposure to video display terminals.

Entry level

Full‑time

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