Clinic Ophthalmic Tech Noncert

Overview:

Talent Pool: Allied Health

Assists with ophthalmic procedures.

Responsibilities:

Determine ExtraOcular Muscle measurements and disorders

Escort patient to room and review/update medical history with emphasis on primary reason for visit.

Neutralize (read) patient's current glasses and document

Obtain confrontation Visual Fields and document

Obtain visual acuity for both eyes, uncorrected and corrected

Perform IntraOcular Pressure Measurements

Perform papillary examination and document

Place dilating eye drops in both eyes as ordered by physician (standing orders)

Refract patient for best corrected vision and write glasses prescription *Retinoscopy and Manifest refraction

Transfer patient to sub waiting area, MD exam room or Tech room

Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or equivalent, Education, Required

Training from an Accredited Medical Ophthalmic Program

EXPERIENCE:

2 years, Preferred

Two years of experience in an ophthalmic office is preferred

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:

REQUIRED

PREFERRED

Permanent