Optometric Ophthalmic Technician

Role Overview

• Organizes and prepares exam rooms and work areas including: cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, checking equipment, and putting away equipment
• Prepares patient for exam and assists physician
• Obtains and records ocular and medical history, medications, and chief complaint
• Performs basic to complex diagnostic tests and visual screenings
• Assists the ophthalmologist with surgical procedures and post-operative care or treatment
• Maintains and calibrates equipment
• Sterilizes instruments using appropriate technique and procedures

Requirements

• High School Graduate
• Typically requires 2 years of experience in a optometric assistant, ophthalmic assistant or ophthalmic technician role
• Knowledge of sterile technique, how the eye works, and contact / lens wear
• Ability to educate and instruct patients on eye care and eyewear
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Demonstrates a strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office products, electronic mail and electronic medical records systems

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short
• and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program