Ophthalmic Technician Assistant (Ophthalmology)
Core
Assist ophthalmologists with patient care by performing ophthalmic testing, recording patient history, and supporting clinical procedures.
Role type
Entry-level clinical support technician (ophthalmology)
Builds
Patient examination data and clinical support for physicians
Domain
Healthcare / Ophthalmology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient history documentation, visual acuity measurement, intraocular pressure measurement, slit lamp examination, equipment maintenance, infection control, medication handling, data entry for clinical studies
Preferred skills
prior experience in a clinical office setting as an ophthalmic technician
Technologies
slit lamp, applanation tonometry, testing machines
Responsibilities
verify patient identity and EMRN, record patient history including ocular and medical conditions, measure visual acuity and intraocular pressure, screen for ocular motility disorders, maintain and disinfect exam rooms, process refill requests, instill eye drops under direction, monitor inventory for intravitreal injections
Seniority
Entry-level, training-focused IC