What are the responsibilities and job description for the Opthalmic Technician position at Eye Centers of Southeast Texas?
Ophthalmic Assistant
Entry level, between $13-$15.00/hr
Experienced - negotiable based on experience and skills
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY The Ophthalmic Assistant generates important preliminary information to be used by the ophthalmologist; reviews patient status and performs medical tests.
Essential Job Duties
Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information. Performs testing required by type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and history.
Is able to take an ocular and systemic history and accurately record visual acuity. Is able to perform lensometry, refractometry, applanation tonometry, basic muscle balance testing, assess pupils, assess the anterior chamber, confrontation visual fields and gross external exam.
Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
Assists with in-office procedures ensuring proper informed consent is obtained, sets up and cleans up from procedures.
Triages patients and determines priority for appointments, as well as provides education and instructions on a variety of ocular complaints/diseases.
Refills patient medications through Electronic Health Record system.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions or work performed. Willing to accept constructive criticism.
Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly with attention to all details of a project or task.
Adaptability – Ability to adapt to and facilitate change in the workplace.
Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with others using good listening skills and the spoken word. Ability to write clearly and concisely using good grammar and spelling.
Empathetic – Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of patients and co-workers. Exhibits a cheerful demeanor with the ability to display good-natured tolerance of delay or adversity.
Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Desire to excel, attempting non-routine tasks.
Judgment – The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Reliability – Can be relied upon to demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.
Team Player – The ability to work with others and independently for a common goal. Puts aside own individual needs to work toward the larger group objective and reinforces the contribution of others.
Computer Skills Good computer skills. Able to navigate between screens: able to accurately enter data. Able to type 40 words per minute.
SKILLS & ABILITIES Education: High School Graduate.
Experience: Preferred, but not necessary. Training and Certification provided for ideal candidates.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Ophthalmology
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $15