What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician position at Magruder Laser Vision?
ISO: A full-time, energetic, and reliable individual who will join our team as an ophthalmic technician. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing an outstanding patient experience while gathering important patient medical history and performing diagnostic testing in preparation for the doctors' examination. The technicians ensure that exam rooms and equipment are sanitized between patients, while maintaining adequate clinic flow.
Prerequisites
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred
- Minimum two years past experience in the ophthalmic/medical field with patient interaction
- Computer Skills; Typing, Word
- Electronic Health Record experience
Responsibilities
- Captures ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity
- Performs essential diagnostic tests such as visual acuity, manual refraction, topography, basic manual lensometry (single vision, multifocal, and progressive lenses), tonometry, OCT, IOL Master, and visual field
- Administer topical ophthalmic medication or oral medications under the direction of the Physician
- Administers diagnostic tests
- Assist with in-office procedures, ensuring proper informed consent is obtained, set up and clean up room from procedures
- Assists with patient education
- Instructs the patient regarding testing procedures
- Maintains cleanliness and keeps equipment in order within the exam rooms during the workday
- May assist in providing training to other ophthalmic personnel as assigned
- May function as a scribe for the ophthalmologist or optometrist
- May assist with laser and ophthalmic procedures
- Perform other tasks as required
Performance Requirements
- Strong ophthalmic knowledge
- Ability to speak clearly and concisely
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public
- Ability to exercise judgment, initiative, and possess problem-solving skills
- Professional communication with internal and external contacts and patients
- Attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment is essential
- Knowledge of proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Benefits
- Offering Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Paid Time Off for Full-Time Employees
- Advancement to paid ophthalmology certifications: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), and Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Ophthalmology
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18