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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Retinal and Ophthalmic Consultants (“ROC”) is in search of an Ophthalmic Technician to provide support to our physicians, provide direct patient care, and perform clinical and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is experienced and knowledgeable in OCT and visual fields; they are ethical, patient focused, takes pride in their work, has strong communication skills, and is a dependable team player. Our technicians must have the ability to travel to each of our three locations, Northfield, NJ, Cape May Courthouse, NJ, and Vineland, NJ. ROC offers competitive salary based on experience, medical and dental plans, 401(k) plan, and vacation, personal, holiday, and sick pay. Additional educational benefits to further your career as an ophthalmic technician.
- As an ROC technician you will be expected to perform the following duties:
- Interview patients for medical history, ocular history, and obtain appropriate documentation.
- Electronic Medical Records (“EMR”) scribing.
- Perform preliminary testing such as and not limited to visual acuity, pupillary responses, confrontation visual fields, motility, color vision, and applanation tonometry.
- Perform diagnostic testing such as and not limited to automated perimetry, OCT, A scans, ophthalmic photography, and fluorescein angiography.
- Assist in minor surgery procedures such as and not limited to laser surgery, and Injections.
- Monitor and facilitate patient flow by collaborating with staff.
- Administer eye drops as required by the physician.
- Prepare and sanitize patient rooms according to practice policy and procedures.
- Greet/escort patients to the exam room, educate patients regarding the procedure(s) to be performed.
- Review and file patient medical charts.
- Perform clinical and administrative duties.
- Comply with all practice procedures and protocols.
- Assist physicians and managers with miscellaneous projects/tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma is required.
- Experience in the medical field is a plus.
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification is a plus.
Retinal and Ophthalmic Consultants is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
This description is not intended to be all inclusive, instead is intended to provide a generalized description of the main attributes of the role.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person