Ophthalmic Technician
Core
Assist ophthalmologists in providing patient care by performing preliminary eye tests, verifying insurance, and preparing patients for exams.
Role type
Ophthalmic Technician
Builds
Patient exam readiness and clinic workflow
Domain
Healthcare / Ophthalmology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Dilation, refraction, intraocular pressure measurement, visual fields testing, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor, topography, vital signs measurement, EMR documentation
Preferred skills
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification
Technologies
Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Facilitate patient flow, assist in preliminary testing, verify medical and vision insurances, record patient medical history and medications, check eye condition (pupils, muscles, visual acuity), prepare patients for treatments, clean and stock exam rooms, document medical visits
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC