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Ophthalmic Technician Magnificus Corporation Portsmouth, VA Job Details Full-time From $1 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Photography Anatomy knowledge Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Medical procedure assistance Ophthalmic medical procedure assistance Pre-operative ophthalmic care Caseload management Patient demographics Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Mid-level Visual acuity testing Optics Certified Ophthalmic Technician Medical diagnostic testing Clinical data entry Corneal topographers Visual field testing Ophthalmic diagnostic imaging equipment Data entry Intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement Slit lamp biomicroscopes Data collection 1 year Eye refraction Full Job Description

IMMEDIATE OPENING

for a Full-time Ophthalmic Technician to support the Naval Health Center in Portsmouth, VA.

SPECIFIC TASKS.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Possess a basic knowledge of ocular physiology, anatomy, pathology, optics, and refraction; and ophthalmic procedures, instrumentation, and techniques as related to the field of eye care. Possess familiarity with refractive surgery to include PRK and LASIK procedures and associated testing to work up a refractive surgery candidate (i.e. Wavescan/VISX iDesign). As assigned, perform collection and data entry for surgery patients, especially but not limited to demographics, preoperative data, operative data, and postoperative data and observations, test results, and analysis. Cross training between staff in Ophthalmology and/or Refractive Surgery departments is expected. Staff will be assigned to the work center location, depending on day-to day needs. Function independently and manage a busy caseload. Perform basic visual acuity tests. Measure and record distance and near vision; perform color testing and pinhole vision Perform the following: Lensometry; Autorefraction, Auto keratometery and manual refractions; Automated visual field testing; Ophthalmic photography; Glare Testing; Tonometry; Pupilometry; Corneal Pachymetry. Assess Corneal topography and perform other cornea/refractive diagnostic testing. Assist during surgery. Perform other tasks as directed by the physician

Education:

Certificate. Complete an ophthalmology technician or an optometric technician course Possess and maintain current certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology or a completed a formal ophthalmic training program of the United Stated Armed Forces.

Experience:

Possess a minimum of one (1) year of full-time (forty (40) hours per week) experience as an Ophthalmic Technician within the preceding three (3) years. At least 1 year working in an eye practice (Ophthalmology or Optometry) performing functions such as the following: visual acuity, color vision testing, automated visual fields, topography, applanation tonometry, slit lamp photography, and assisting in surgical procedures.

Benefits include:

Competitive wages Paid federal holidays Paid time off Health insurance 401(K) Please submit resume for immediate consideration

Pay:

From $1.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person