Ophthalmology Technician
Core
Assists physicians in ophthalmologic care, examinations, procedures, and treatments.
Role type
Clinical support technician (ophthalmology)
Builds
Patient care services and diagnostic testing
Domain
Healthcare / Ophthalmology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Visual acuity testing, intraocular pressure measurement, EMR charting, scribing, patient escorting, instrument cleaning, specimen preparation, vital signs monitoring, laser treatment setup assistance, ultrasound testing, cryopexy surgery assistance, pharmaceutical ordering
Preferred skills
Ophthalmic pharmacology exam completion, Epic knowledge
Technologies
EMR systems, Argon lasers, Krypton lasers, YAG lasers, Retinomax, Keratometer, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Corneal topography equipment
Responsibilities
Assists physicians with examinations, procedures, and minor clinic surgery; Tests visual acuity, near and distant, and intraocular pressures; Administers dilating agents for fundus examination; Performs ophthalmic testing including visual field, air tension, color vision, and refractors; Assists with laser treatments and ultrasound testing; Cleans and prepares instruments and equipment; Prepares cultures and pathology specimens; Takes and records vital signs; Completes charges for appliances and medications; Orders ophthalmic supplies.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on support