Ophthalmic Technician - PRN
Core
Assists ophthalmologists in providing patient care during eye examinations and surgical procedures, including pre-op assessment, sterile technique maintenance, and post-op instruction.
Role type
Ophthalmic Technician / Medical Assistant
Builds
Patient care services for ophthalmology practices
Domain
Healthcare / Ophthalmology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aseptic technique, patient monitoring, surgical supply management, equipment sterilization checks, fingerstick blood sugar testing, patient identification and teaching, emergency response assistance, inventory management, documentation of vital signs and results
Preferred skills
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification, Microsoft Office proficiency
Responsibilities
Assists in pre-op assessment, maintains aseptic technique, stocks surgical supplies, checks sterilizer and refrigerator temperatures, assists physician during laser procedures, performs fingerstick blood sugar, documents results in medical record, assists with post-op instruction, monitors inventory levels, initiates emergency measures for adverse patient conditions
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC