What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician position at Bond-Wroten Eye Clinic?
POSITION: Ophthalmic Technician
DEPARTMENT: Clinical
REPORT TO: Lead Ophthalmic Technician
JOB SUMMARY: To perform an extensive number of data collection functions as delegated by the physician to allow for proper professional diagnosis of patients’ conditions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Communication and Patient Care
DEPARTMENT: Clinical
REPORT TO: Lead Ophthalmic Technician
JOB SUMMARY: To perform an extensive number of data collection functions as delegated by the physician to allow for proper professional diagnosis of patients’ conditions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma; some college preferred.
- Experience as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant..
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Personable and empathetic with patient’s needs and concerns.
- Well-organized with attention to detail.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Demonstrated comprehension of the principles of optics, refraction, and contact lenses.
- Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive work ups on three patients per hour.
- Demonstrated computer literacy.
Communication and Patient Care
- Acquaint all new patients with office procedures to which they will be exposed. Inform patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed and how the patient will be affected during the tests.
- Obtain patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.
- Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include:
- Seek advice from more senior staff as necessary, never performing beyond capabilities.
- Confirm patients’ appointments by phone two business days in advance.
- Maintain cleanliness in exam and procedure rooms.
- Maintain back up levels of stock in exam and procedure rooms.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
Salary : $25,000 - $31,500
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