Ophthalmic Technician

Job Description
Obtains patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, patient and family history of both ocular and general illnesses, history of allergies, and current medications.
Accurately performs and documents visual acuity, confrontational visual fields, evaluation of motility, pupillary function tests, dilation, and ocular tonometry.
Performing opening and closing duties; inventory count, prepping drugs as needed, sterile instruments.
Provides back-up to the ophthalmic photographer performing OCT's.
Troubleshoots equipment as necessary; projector, tonopen, autoclave.
Occasionally assists physician with laser procedures, injections, and minor procedures.
Ability to educate patients regarding instillation of eye drops and other instructions related to physician's treatment plan.

Qualifications

High school diploma required; some college preferred.

One to Two years' experience ophthalmic assistant preferred
Certification as an ophthalmic assistant preferred
Valid CPR certification required