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Sun Eye Care PA
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.
$38,308 / year median in Texas
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Ophthalmic Technician Sun Eye Care PA El Paso, TX Job Details Full-time From $15 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Pre-examination patient preparation Ophthalmology Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Patient care Managing patient records Full Job Description Job Description We are expanding our team at Sun Eye Care. We are looking for an Ophthalmic Technician. Experience is preferred but not required. Email your resume to [Email hidden]
POSITION SUMMARY
The Ophthalmic Technician generates important preliminary information to be used by the ophthalmologist; reviews patient status and performs medical tests. Supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of Sun Eye Care, P.A.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Essential Functions Statement(s)- Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information. Performs testing required by type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and history.
- Acts as scribe while physician examines patient entering data into electronic medical records or handwrites in paper chart, oversees patient flow.
- Is able to take an ocular and systemic history and accurately record visual acuity.
- Is able to perform lensometry, refractometry, applanation tonometry, basic muscle balance testing, assess pupils, assess the anterior chamber, confrontation visual fields and gross external exam. Administer diagnostic tests.
- Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
- Assists with in-office procedures ensuring proper informed consent is obtained, sets up and cleans up from procedures.
- Assists in training of other ophthalmic technicians.
- Assists with patient education.
- Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the work day.
- Complies with all practice procedures and protocols.