What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician position at Trinity Employment Specialists?
Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician
Pay: $15–$19/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Location: Tulsa, OK
Ophthalmic Technician – Must-Have Requirements
- Prior experience as an Ophthalmic Technician strongly preferred
- Experience performing visual acuity and visual field testing
- Ability to measure intraocular pressure (tonometry)
- Knowledge of ocular measurements and eye muscle testing
- Strong patient care and communication skills
Ophthalmic Technician – Position Summary
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of the Ophthalmologist
- Perform diagnostic eye testing and assist with clinical procedures
- Coordinate surgical scheduling and obtain prior authorizations
- Support cataract surgery scheduling twice weekly at the ASC
Ophthalmic Technician – Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct visual acuity (near, distance, pinhole) and visual field tests
- Perform tonometry to measure intraocular pressure
- Measure corneal curvature using keratometer or ophthalmometer
- Complete ocular motility testing for eye muscle function
- Obtain axial length and other anatomical ocular measurements
- Administer topical ophthalmic and oral medications as directed
- Obtain prior authorizations for surgical procedures
- Schedule cataract surgeries at ambulatory surgery center
- Maintain accurate patient documentation
Ophthalmic Technician – Additional Qualifications
- Experience in ophthalmology or optometry clinic setting
- Familiarity with EMR systems
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment
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* Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions. May administer eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct the patient in care and use of corrective lenses.
* Take and document patients' medical histories.
* Operate ophthalmic equipment, such as autorefractors, phoropters, tomographs, or retinoscopes.
* Measure and record lens power, using lensometers.
* Assist physicians in performing ophthalmic procedures, including surgery.
* Conduct ocular motility tests to measure function of eye muscles.
* Clean or sterilize ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
* Adjust or make minor repairs to spectacles or eyeglasses.
* Conduct binocular disparity tests to assess depth perception.
* Assess refractive conditions of eyes, using retinoscopes.
* Maintain ophthalmic instruments or equipment.
* Instruct patients in the care and use of contact lenses.
* Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
* Take anatomical or functional ocular measurements of the eye or surrounding tissue, such as axial length measurements.
* Conduct tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.
* Measure visual acuity, including near, distance, pinhole, or dynamic visual acuity, using appropriate tests.
* Conduct visual field tests to measure field of vision.
* Measure corneal curvature with keratometers or ophthalmometers to aid in the diagnosis of conditions, such as astigmatism.
* Assist patients to insert or remove contact lenses.
* Call patients to inquire about their post-operative status or recovery.
* Assist patients to select eyewear.