What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician position at Whitten Laser Eye | Chevy Chase?
Overview
We are seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join our patient care team. Our ideal candidate is already a certified ophthalmic assistant or technician. However, we are willing to provide on-the-job training and experience to the right candidate as they work toward certification. In this role, your primary tasks are to assist the providers with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and administrative tasks. May have to travel to another office to cover another practice in the area.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Ophthalmic Technician includes:
- Take medical histories and verify information
- Perform visual function and diagnostic tests, such as applanation tonometry, refraction, and retinoscopy
- Utilize tools such as a Humphrey field analyzer and OCT to take eye measurements
- Inform the ophthalmologist about changes to a patient's visual acuity and other vision issues
- Dilate eyes to prepare patients for their eye exam
- Explain how to properly use eye drops or other medications
- Explain how to properly use contact lenses
- Assist with inventory management
Requirements and Qualification:
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Completion of an ophthalmic assistant or technician program strongly preferred (COA or COT)
- Experience working as an ophthalmic technician or scribe is preferred
- Experience with EMR tools a plus
- Proficient with MS Office tools (outlook, excel, word)
Qualifications
- Competitive compensation package
- Excellent comprehensive benefits
- 401(K)
- Significant eye care discounts
- Continuing education allowances
- Career growth and development
- PTO and holidays off