Ophthalmic Technician

The Certified Ophthalmic Technician plays an essential role in the team, providing support to the physician by performing a range of diagnostic tests, assisting in patient care, and ensuring the smooth operation of the clinic. This role requires certification and a solid understanding of ophthalmic procedures and practices.

• Conduct preliminary patient assessments, including medical history intake, visual acuity tests, color vision tests, and pupil assessments.
• Assist the physician during eye examinations and procedures, providing necessary tools and materials.
• Administer eye drops and medications as directed by the physician.
• Performs lensometry, automated refractometry, slit lamp examination including applanation tonometry, anterior chamber angle assessment and gross external exam, ocular muscle motility and balance testing, assess pupils and confrontation visual fields.
• Administers diagnostic tests – OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry 
• Performs manifest refraction 
• Educate patients on proper eye care, including the use of prescribed medications and post-procedure care.
• Maintain and prepare examination rooms, ensuring that all equipment is properly set up and ready for use.
• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
• Assists ensuring office procedures are adhered to and required informed consent is obtained.
• Assists with patient education.
• Oversees patient flow throughout the day.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
• Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations. Understands and accepts responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer.
• Maintains a positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED). Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline preferred.

Experience: 2 years of prior ophthalmic experience.

Certificates and Licenses: Certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) or equivalent.

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions and work performed. Willing to accept constructive feedback.
• 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.
• Empathetic – Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of patients and co-workers.
• Initiative – Ability to make decisions and take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Desire to excel, attempting non-routine tasks.
• Judgment – Ability to make sound decisions using available information.
• 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.
• Relevant computer skills – Able to navigate between screens and accurately enter data.

An office environment with a controlled atmosphere. Possible exposure to staff or patients with communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens.

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception), normal range of hearing, ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (gloves, face mask, eye shield, gown), standing for long periods of time