Ophthalmic Technician provides technical services to assigned ophthalmic patients and assists ophthalmologists or optometrists in the examination and treatment of eye disorders. Takes patient history, conducts visual acuity screenings, and performs various technical procedures, including refractometry, tonometry, lensometry, and keratometry. Being an Ophthalmic Technician prepares patients for exams and procedures. Operates, maintains, and sanitizes ophthalmic equipment and instruments. Additionally, Ophthalmic Technician may assist physicians in performing minor surgical and laser procedures. May dispense contact lenses. Typically requires an associate degree. May require Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA). May require Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT). Typically reports to a manager. Ophthalmic Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician
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This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing company. We offer definitive career paths. We are looking for an individual with understanding of ophthalmic knowledge and patient care. Responsibilities includecompleting preliminary exams, performing diagnostic testing, and providing excellent patient care. This is a hands-on role for a growing organization.
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Supervision Received: Reports to Clinic Executive Director
Typical Physical Demands: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for an extended period of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to push and pull equipment and wheelchairs weighing 200 pounds. Ability to handle stressful situations appropriately. Requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
Typical Working Conditions: Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Work is indoors in a climate controlled environment.
Firm Overview:
Physician Directed Partners (“PDP”) was founded in 2021 with 20 Practice locations across the United States. PDP is an Ophthalmology & Ambulatory Surgery Center Medical Services Organization offering vision care including LASIK, Cataract Surgery, and Comprehensive Ophthalmology. PDP focuses on driving performance improvement, not cost cutting. We believe that a narrow focus on cost cutting only serves to reduce patient care. PDP wants to be the physician’s partner for the long-term (10 years). Our current partnerships include multiple ophthalmology practices across the East coast.
Our Core Values: DO GOOD for patients. DO GOOD for doctors. DO GOOD for employees. DO GOOD for the community.
Note: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person