Ophthalmic Technician

Company: iHire
Location: Danbury
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

Full Job Description

Well established multi-specialty, multi location Ophthalmology group looking for an experienced ophthalmic technician. Technicians must be compassionate, detail-oriented team players with great people skills and a desire to grow in a friendly practice. As an Ophthalmic Technician your primary job function is to work with the ophthalmologist to provide exceptional patient care by gathering all patient information necessary to complete a proper diagnosis. You will perform the initial patient examinations, ophthalmic testing procedures as well as assist the physician as directed.

Job Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document ocular and medical histories
• Perform preliminary testing ie: visual acuity, pupillary responses, confrontation visual fields, motility, stereopsis, color vision, angle assessment, refractometry and applanation tonometry, automated keratometry and lensometry.
• Perform diagnostic testing including automated perimetry, OCT, IOL Master, A-scan and ophthalmic photography, corneal topography, Pentacam.
• Monitor and facilitate patient flow in the clinic and in the imaging rooms, working collaboratively with other clinical staff.
• Administer eye drops as required by the physician.
• EMR scribing and electronic medication refills.
• Perform clinical and administrative duties as directed
• Provide support to front office as needed.
  Minimum Qualifications
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
  Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician/Scribe Certification
  
  Special Skills
  
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Reliable, punctual and dependable.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Data entry and typing skills
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Proven experience as an Ophthalmic Technician
  • Knowledge of medical office procedures.
    We are willing to train the RIGHT candidate if you have no experience!
    
    Employment Type: Full Time
    
    Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
    
    Salary: $18 - $23 Annual
    
    Bonus/Commission: No
    
    

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