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Central Vision Eyecare, LLC
Ophthalmic Technician
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What they do
An Ophthalmic Technician makes prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses by cutting and shaping lenses according to individual prescriptions. May make lenses for other optical equipment, such as telescopes or microscopes. Works in medical equipment manufacturing facilities and laboratories, retail stores, or in the offices of optometrists and physicians.
$44,175 / year median in Pennsylvania
+26% projected growth
Job Description
Ophthalmic Technician - Optometry/Ophthamology
Milton, PA
1 DAYS AGO
22768505
Summary
Milton, PA
Travel Job within 25 miles operating radius
Competitive Salary
1 Years Experience
High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED)
No Commission
37.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time / Hours May Vary
Description
JOB SUMMARY
Provide ophthalmic assistance to the Ophthalmologist, Optometrists' and PA-C, while providing patient care. Perform an extensive number of data collection functions delegated by the provider to allow for proper medical and professional diagnosis of patients.Main Job Duties:
1.Communication & Patient Care:
- Obtain and record patient's chief complaint and complete ocular and medical history.
- Instill eye drops and any other medication as prescribed by physician.
- Perform accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include: Visual Acuity, Lensometry, Confrontational fields, evaluation of Motility, Pupillary Function Tests, IOP check (by Tonopen and Applanation), Optos, Visual Fields, Pachymetry, Corneal Topography, OCT, Anterior Segment Photography, Stereo testing, Fundus Photography, Color Vision testing.
- Assist with Contact Lens Insertion and Removal Trainings 2.
Professional Competence:
- Participate in ongoing professional development and competency assessment. Includes, but not limited to: educational events appropriate to position development, communicates additional training needs to direct manager, attends staff meetings and orients new staff, cross-trains for position in assigned or other areas.
- Working knowledge of eye terminology, anatomy, pathologies, and ocular pharmacology.
- Proficient in EMR and Microsoft Office 365 preferred.
- Carries out job responsibilities in an ethical, effective, and professional manner.
Prepares and maintains exam rooms:
- Ensure daily cleaning and stocking of each exam room with necessary supplies.
- Maintains a clean, safe and orderly environment for patients, patient's family and clinical personnel.
Tech Calls:
- Provide telephone support regarding ocular emergencies, patient care questions, and pharmacy refills.
Team Work:
- Assumes responsibility for good working relationships, contributing to overall good morale, attitude and actions.