What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician - NOT certified position at Hillsboro Eye Clinic?
BENEFITS:
- Medical and Dental plans. Vision benefit for employee and family.
- $10,000 term life insurance provided to employee at no cost.
- Competitive retirement plan with safe harbor contribution and profit sharing.
- Paid time off and sick leave, up to 248 hours depending on years of service.
- Six paid holidays per year.
- Flex spending accounts.
- Disability insurance available.
- Annual hardware benefit.
- Employee discounts.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Address all patients with the level of respect and professionalism required by this practice
· Obtain patient history to include chief compliant, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.
· Perform accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include:
o Visual Acuity
o Manual Lensometry
o Confrontational Visual Fields
o Refraction
o Stereo testing
o Evaluation of Motility
o Pupillary function tests
o Color Plates
o Applanation tonometry
o Humphrey Visual Field Testing
· Perform duties consistent with ophthalmic writer/scribe
· Determine which patient should be taken next from the waiting room to have testing initiated. Escort patients from the waiting room for the data collection. Following testing, advise as to who will see them next and make them comfortable during the wait
· Maintain a smooth flow of patients to the physician, altering the test sequence as required.
· Seek advice from more senior staff as necessary, never performing beyond capabilities
· Maintain stock levels and cleanliness of exam lanes
· Perform other duties, as required.
What skill/attributes are we looking for in you:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Personable and empathetic with patient’s needs and concerns.
- Well-organized with attention to detail.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Demonstrated computer literacy.
- Self motivated and positive attitude.
