What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician- Oculoplastic position at Woolfson Eye Institute?
Description:
*MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL TO CUMMING, GAINESVILLE AND SANDY SPRINGS WEEKLY*
JOB DESCRIPTION: OPTHALMIC TECHNICIAN- Oculoplastic
JOB SUMMARY
Assist Physician with patient examination and treatment, responsible for patient histories, routine diagnostic procedures, as well as some clerical duties.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitate patient care
- Preliminary work-up: history, chief complaint, visual acuity, eye pressure, pupil reactions, scope of vision, color vision and muscle movement.
- Manual refractions.
- Tonometry (Applanation, Tonopen).
- Diagnostic testing: Biometry, Topography, OCT, Visual Fields, Fundus Photos.
- Take dictation and document exam findings while physician is examining patient.
- Administer drops under physician supervision.
- Write out necessary prescriptions.
- Take and explain tests, procedures, treatments, and diagnoses to patients.
- Maintain and stock all exam rooms.
- Clean and maintain all instruments.
- Assist physician in minor office surgery.
- Return and answer patient phone calls as needed.
- Scribing
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an ophthalmic practice. Experience in cornea and cataract clinics preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing ophthalmic procedures and diagnostic testing.
- Experience in using Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
- Reliability and dependability.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Outlook and Microsoft Office.
- Flexibility (may require some early mornings and evenings)