Ophthalmic Technician jobs in Irving, TX
Ophthalmic Technician provides technical services to assigned ophthalmic patients and assists ophthalmologists or optometrists in the examination and treatment of eye disorders. Takes patient history, conducts visual acuity screenings, and performs various technical procedures, including refractometry, tonometry, lensometry, and keratometry. Being an Ophthalmic Technician prepares patients for exams and procedures. Operates, maintains, and sanitizes ophthalmic equipment and instruments. Additionally, Ophthalmic Technician may assist physicians in performing minor surgical and laser procedures. May dispense contact lenses. Typically requires an associate degree. May require Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA). May require Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT). Typically reports to a manager. Ophthalmic Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Ophthalmic Technician
- Sweeney Eye Associates
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Dallas, TX
FULL_TIME
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SUMMARYThe Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for attending to patients in a timely and professional manner while providing a first-class customer service experience with all patients. The Ophthalmic Technician performs measurements and tests that provide the physician with the information needed to arrive at a diagnosis and to prescribe treatment. This position may see patients for our provider within their skill set.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Greet all patients and guests with highest level of customer service and care and in accordance with company standards. Anticipate and address service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank others with genuine appreciation. Treat each patient with respect by greeting them by name, introducing yourself, and ensuring that the patient understands tests, procedures, and the process during the exam.
- Obtain complete patient histories including chief complaint, past ocular/medical history, family medical/ocular history and history of allergies and medications.
- Perform ophthalmologic tests including visual acuity, applanation tonometry, pachymetry, visual fields, corneal topography, OCTs, lensometry, and other tests as directed within the prescribed timeline.
- Assist with patient pre- and post-op counseling, procedure set up, and performing in office procedures. Obtain consents when needed.
- Calibrate diagnostic equipment per manufacturer guidelines.
- Instrument sterilization as needed.
- Participate in training and meet requirements for Merit Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) measures, HIPAA compliance and Protected Health Information.
- Ensure opening and closing of special testing rooms. Maintain stocking of exam lanes and maintain order in work areas.
- Document patient exam in EHR, scribing all elements of the patient exam including procedure orders, e-prescribing medications and scheduling the return to clinic. Ensure all entries are accurate by the team.
- Respond to internal communications in a timely manner.
- Ensure company COVID-19 protocols are followed.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Knowledge of ophthalmology terms, conditions and clinical flow preferred.
- Professional verbal communication skills, demonstrating ability to educate patients in a friendly and positive manner.
- Ability to clearly document activities in Electronical Medical Records system preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to move between and progress tasks forward.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Typing, Computer and Data entry
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum one year of experience in Ophthalmology or Optometry setting.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Certification Preferred
BLS certificate
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no direct reports or supervisory responsibilities.
JOB QUALIFICATIONSTo perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.Physical Requirements- Light physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.)
- Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching
- Frequent, prolonged standing/sitting/walking
- Must be able to see, hear, and respond adequately
- Extensive computer work
- Frequent use of telephone and fax
- Travel to other offices based on business necessity
Working Environment- Frequent noise and sound interruption
- Frequent exposure to video display terminals
- 18 Days Ago
Ophthalmic Technician
- TEC/MFE
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Waxahachie, TX
FULL_TIME
- Are you an ophthalmic tech or scribe that wants to become certified? Are you passionate about eyecare? Let us know! TEC is a short-28-minute (against traffic) drive south of downtown Dallas. We are lo...
- 1 Day Ago
Ophthalmic Technician
- Moninger Eye Care
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Dallas, TX
FULL_TIME
- Moninger Eye Care is hiring for an Ophthalmic Technician.Job Description:Complete Ophthalmology work-up and refractionsGather patient information and chief complaintPatient triage All testing (OCT, IO...
- 26 Days Ago
Ophthalmic Photographer Diagnostic Technician
- Texas Retina Associates
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Dallas, TX
FULL_TIME
- Texas Retina Associates is Texas’ largest, most experienced Ophthalmology practice focused specifically on the diagnosis, medical and surgical management of diseases of the retina and vitreous. Our fe...
- 20 Days Ago
Ophthalmic Technician Trainee, Ophthalmology
- UT Southwestern Medical Center
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Dallas, TX
PART_TIME
- Ophthalmic Technical Trainee - Department of Ophthalmology Why UT Southwestern? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, te...
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Ophthalmic Technician and/or Scribe
- TEC/MFE
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Waxahachie, TX
FULL_TIME
- Are you an ophthalmic tech or scribe that wants to become certified? Are you passionate about eyecare? Let us know! TEC is a short-28-minute (against traffic) drive south of downtown Dallas. We are lo...
- 1 Month Ago
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Certified Medical Assistant CMA - Adult Care - Full-Time, Days
- Texas Health Resources
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Hurst, TX
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Adult Care Fast-paced, high-volume Adult Care clinic looking for a top skilled Certi...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Service Technician
- Schneider Optical Machines Inc.
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Frisco, TX
- CNC Service Engineer Optical Process Engineer Location: Frisco Area (DNT/121) Overview: Schneider Optical Machines, a dy...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Ophthalmic Technician
- Retina Center of Texas
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Southlake, TX
- Job Description Job Description Retina Center of Texas is looking for an Ophthalmic Technician who is a professional, re...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Certified Medical Assistant/CMA - Surgical Specialists
- Texas Health Resources
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Fort Worth, TX
- Certified Medical Assistant/CMA - Surgical Specialists Fast-paced, high-volume clinic looking for a top skilled Certifie...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Surgical Technologist - Cardiovascular OR $1840/wk
- Nomad Health
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Mansfield, TX
- Job Description Nomad Health seeks an experienced Cardiovascular OR surgical tech for a travel assignment in TX. Take th...
- 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Irving, Texas
Irving is a principal city in Dallas County in the U.S. state of Texas and it is also an inner ring suburb of the city of Dallas. According to a 2017 estimate from the United States Census Bureau, the city population was 240,373 making it the thirteenth-most populous city in Texas and 93rd most populous city in the U.S. The city of Irving is part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.
Irving includes the Las Colinas community, one of the first master-planned developments in the United States and once the largest mixed-use development in the Southwest with a land area of more than 12,000 acres (4,...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Ophthalmic Technician jobs
$46,709 to $60,426
Irving, Texas area prices
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