Ophthalmic Tech
18 days ago
Fayetteville
Job Description Hiring for a Ophthalmic Tech for a clinic in Fayetteville, NY. Pay range: $18-22/hr (based on experience!) Required Schedule: Monday through Thursday 7AM β 5PM Requirements: β’ 1+ year of Ophthalmic Technician experience required, β’ High school diploma or equivalent is required Ophthalmic Technician performs tasks that the eye doctor can delegate to assist the physician in diagnosing and treating the patient. Here is a list of common tasks performed by the Ophthalmic Technician: β’ Assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient management, β’ Perform measurements and tests that provide the doctor with information needed to arrive at a diagnosis and to prescribe treatment, β’ Assist with electronic medical documentation, β’ Assist with patient services, β’ History taking, β’ Visual acuity measurement, β’ Tonometry (measure eye pressure), β’ Measure pupil size and reactivity, β’ Test and measure eye muscle function, β’ Visual field testing, β’ Corneal thickness measurement, β’ Corneal topography, β’ Retinal thickness and topography, β’ Prepare for and assist with in-office procedures, β’ Surgical assisting, β’ Scribe, β’ Office cleaning, β’ All pre-testing that is needed for patient work up, β’ Ability and knowledge to perform medical assistant care, β’ Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures, β’ Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care, β’ Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations, β’ Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures, β’ Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment, β’ Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed, β’ Skill in taking vital signs, β’ Skill in maintaining records and recording test results, β’ Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance, β’ Ability to cross train in patient check-in/check-out, benefits verification, collections of co-pay/co-insurance, and scheduling, β’ Knowledge of electronic medical records, data entry, and telephone systems, β’ Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with physicians, patients, employees, and the public, β’ Possess good written and verbal communication skills, β’ Always presents a professional image, β’ Ability to do detailed and accurate work, β’ Utilize time management skills, β’ Answer telephone in a professional manner, β’ Read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions, β’ Recognize, evaluate, solve problems, and correct errors, β’ Maintain productivity and work independently #zip