Ophthalmic Technician

Overview of the Position:

The Ophthalmic Technician position is responsible for expedient patient flow, establishing patient rapport, performing the initial part of the examination, preparing the patient for the doctor and assisting with special procedures.

Essential Duties / Functions / Responsibilities of the Job:

Escorts patients to exam rooms and obtains patient complaints and history.

Performs initial ophthalmic exams such as, visual acuity, ocular motility, slit-lamp examination, refraction, and intraocular pressure measurement.

Under the doctor's direction, administers and records eye drops

Obtains informed contact lens consents.

Performs Visual Field testing.

Performs Fundus Photography.

Performs OCT testing.

Orders and maintains stock of medical and surgical supplies

Keeps examination rooms stocked with supplies.

Instructs patients in contact lens wearing and care regimens.

Prepares examination rooms for use each morning.

Assists the doctor and patients in making referral appointments with other doctors.

Responds to patient questions within scope of technical knowledge

Communicates with patient regarding patient questions, concerns and treatment plan, as directed by the doctor.

Under the doctor's direction, communicates orders to pharmacies.

Documents telephone and verbal communications on the patient's chart/EMR.

Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures; reporting compliance issues.

Other related duty as the job requires and/or that is requested by the Office Manager.

Educational / Experience Requirements / Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Ophthalmic Technician is a plus

Experienced refractionist but willing to train

One year of experience in an Ophthalmology setting

Contact lens fitting experience a plus

Able to perform tasks with attention to accuracy and speed

Able to prioritize and organize work under minimal supervision

Able to think through and solve problems while remaining calm and using good judgment

Able to communicate ideas and directions and give patients instructions in a pleasant, effective and appropriate manner

Able to evaluate and prioritize patient problems, concerns and questions, and communicate situations appropriately to the doctor and staff without passing judgement

Follows direction thoroughly

Works well with co-workers as part of the team

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms

Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Occasionally required to lift up to 20 pounds

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Ophthalmic technician: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• San Antonio, TX 78258 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Antonio, TX 78258: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $19