Ophthalmic Tech; NL

Certified Ophthalmic Technician

The Certified Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for testing and measuring eye function to assist the Optometrist.

• Test patient’s far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, color perception, and measure intraocular pressure of eyes per department protocol.
• Examine eye for gross abnormalities and report findings to Optometrist.
• Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes per department protocol.
• Test patient’s field of vision, including central and peripheral vision; test corneal topography; and test macular and posterior segment health via OCT scanner.
• Provide instructions to patients concerning eye care per provider direction.
• Assist Optician and Patient Services Representative with glass orders, checking in and scheduling patients, contacting patients to fill schedules, edging and mounting lenses, and other duties.
• Promote a positive work culture and uphold clinic policies and procedures, including the WE CARE standards of Behavior.
• Uphold confidentiality at all times regarding CBHA activities, reports, financials, patient health information and other proprietary information specific to CBHA.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Possesses basic level of mathematical knowledge typically acquired through completion of a high school program.

• Possesses working knowledge of computer terminals, calculator, and telephone.
• Ability to prepare basic correspondence and simple reports in Microsoft Word.
• Ability to accurately enter patient data into Electronic Medical Record.
• Ability to operate special eye care testing equipment.

• Ability to speak, read, write, and translate both English and Spanish.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients and the general public.
• Ensure communication of complex and/or technical information to co-workers and others and ensures understanding by the other party.

Entry Level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Hospitals and Health Care