What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmology Technician - Full Time or Part Time position at NOMS Healthcare?
Job Summary:
Assist Ophthalmologist in diagnosing eye diseases and in performing eye surgery.
Essential Functions:
- Visual acuity measurement
- Refractometry (measurements for the glasses prescription)
- Tonometry (measure eye pressure)
- Measure pupil size and reactivity
- Test and measure eye muscle function
- Visual field testing
- Corneal thickness measurement
- Corneal curvature measurement
- Corneal topography
- Retinal nerve fiber layer measurement
- Retinal thickness and topography
- Fluorescein angiography
- A and B-scan ultrasonography
- Assist with contact lens fitting, and patient instruction
- Prepare for and assist with in-office procedures
- Surgical assisting
- Collecting medical history
Competencies:
- Experience with both contact lenses and glasses
- Excellent customer service and sales skills required
- Dexterity and technical skills
Education and Work Experience:
- High School diploma
- 1 year of experience a plus
Environmental/Working Conditions:
Office setting, well-ventilated and well lighted. Work involves frequent telephone contact with staff. Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive.
Physical/Mental Demands:
Normal office environment. Work is typically performed at a desk or table requiring the use of standard office equipment. Intermittent sitting, standing and stooping. May view computer screen for long periods of time. Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive. Position will require travel to various offices.
OTHER DUTIES: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
NOMS is an equal opportunity employer committed to high standards of business conducted and civic responsibility. This includes our policy of offering fair and equal opportunities to every employee or applicant for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation) age, national origin, disability or genetic information, or status as a Vietnam-Era or special disabled veteran, or any other protected classes, in accordance with applicable law.
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