Ophthalmic Technician - Ophthalmology - Part-Time - Days
Core
Provides primary ophthalmic care, performs diagnostic testing, prepares patients for exams, and assists physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures.
Role type
Clinical ophthalmic technician (IC)
Builds
Diagnostic exam workflows, sterile fields for minor procedures, patient treatment plans
Domain
Healthcare / Ophthalmology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Slit lamp examination, refraction, tonometry, A-Scan Biometry, Pachymetry, patient counseling, EMR documentation, instrument sterilization, minor surgical setup
Preferred skills
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), experience in academic healthcare environments
Technologies
EPIC, Lenstar, IOL Master, Immersion, MyChart
Responsibilities
Perform complete ophthalmic history and preliminary exams, administer eye medications, maintain and sterilize ophthalmic instruments, counsel patients on physician orders and surgery, handle patient phone calls and prescription refills, set up sterile trays for minor OR procedures
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC