OphthalmicTechnician

Overview

Delaware Eye Care Center is searching for an Ophthalmic Technician for Our Team in Dover, DE. No late evenings, no major holidays or Sundays, a robust benefits package, a team-oriented working environment where you are seen, heard, and respected.

Our Top Candidate will bring at least one year of ophthalmic or optometric technician experience. However, we do have a significant training program and would be able to accept candidates with a medical office background as a medical assistant, scribe, or patient services representative.

Delaware Eye Care Centers is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art, individually based, high-quality eye health care. Our doctors are board-certified, skilled ophthalmologists and optometrists that provide a range of services to help our patients attain the clearest vision possible. Our services cover a range of eye problems, including cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disorders, dry eye, and ocular injuries.

The Ophthalmic Technician will perform a range of duties which include preparing the patient to see Ophthalmologist and/or Optometrist, conducting preliminary exams, and capturing medical history. In addition, the preparation of examination and treatment rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning, and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures may be required.

Travel to other locations may also be necessary to support clinical needs.

• Make introductions and establish rapport with patients.
• Initiate patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines.
• Perform pre-exam testing to include visual acuity assessment, including pinhole and glare testing, confrontational visual field testing, assess extra ocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, assess angles, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services as requested by the physician including specialty tests such as color vision screening, stereopsis, and dry eye testing.
• Perform lensometry and specialized testing such as visual fields, keratometry, A/B scans, and ophthalmic photography optical coherence tomography (OCT), and optical biometry.
• Perform retinoscopy and refractometry; assist with minor surgical procedures or laser treatments in the office.
• Assist with fitting contact lenses and instruct patients in care and insertion of lenses.
• Complete requests for prescription refills as authorized by physician, with full documentation in patient chart.
• Educate patients regarding administration of medications and pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by physician.
• Check temperature of medical refrigerator daily.
• Maintain and conduct inventory of medications and supplies.
• Assist with maintenance of clinical examination equipment.
• Clean surgical instruments in preparation for sterile processing.
• Inspect instruments periodically for damage, send for repair, and request a replacement, as necessary.
• Open and close exam lanes daily, ensuring that equipment is wiped down in an appropriate manner and as per office procedures.
• Follow all safety procedures as per guidelines.
• Prioritize building and maintaining a positive relationship with doctors and clinical colleagues.
• Execute duties of position in a professional and courteous manner.
• Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, staff, managers, and doctors.
• Basic computer literacy required.
• Highly energetic with a positive attitude.
• Must be willing to travel to other offices occasionally to meet the demands of business.
• Must be able to walk and stand for eight hours.
• Must be able to type or write legibly in a dimly lit setting.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) preferred.
• Certified Ophthalmic Scribe (OSC) preferred.
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred.
• One to two years’ experience in a multi-specialty clinic preferred.

In Turn We Will Provide:

• Benefits to full-time team members that include comprehensive medical, dental, and optical coverage, 401K, and short-term disability.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Paid parking where applicable.
• Team-oriented working environment where you are heard and respected.
• Clear career ladder opportunities.