Job Description
Ophthalmic Technician
Company Overview:
Sibia Eye Institute offers state-of-the-art Ophthalmology care, all physicians have trained at the most renowned and respected ophthalmology programs in the world. This practice offers various Diagnostic Procedures and focuses on eye disorders.
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting the ophthalmologist by gathering data pertaining to the patient’s visual status by maintaining an environment conducive to the delivery of efficient quality eye care. The ophthalmic technician can effectively perform appropriate clinical testing by previous form education and or clinical experience which allows an understanding of the theory and principles of eye care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
History taking
Visual acuity measurement
Refractometry (measurements for the glasses prescription)
Tonometry (measure eye pressure)
Measure pupil size and reactivity
Test and measure eye muscle function
Visual field testing
Corneal thickness measurement
Corneal curvature measurement
Corneal topography
Retinal nerve fiber layer measurement
Retinal thickness and topography
Fluorescein angiography
A and B-scan ultrasonography
Assist with contact lens fitting, and patient instruction
Prepare for and assist with in-office procedures
Assisting with minor in-office procedures
Triage patient calls
Prescription refills
Referring letters
Performed other duties as assigned:
Accurate clinical judgement
Ability to pay attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Obvious enthusiasm and interest in required
Affable and outgoing personality with professional demeanor
A true desire to learn
The ability to communicate effectively to employees and patients
Ability to make independent, accurate decisions regarding the best use of his/her time
The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable
The ability to recognize inconsistencies in test results
The ability to seek advice from others when accuracy is uncertain, and findings are inconsistent
An attitude that reflects a desire to go beyond the minimum required duties
Understanding that dependent upon need there may be instances where he/she is asked to travel to satellite offices Company Description
Sibia Eye Institute offers state-of-the-art Ophthalmology care, all physicians have trained at the most renowned and respected ophthalmology programs in the world. This practice offers various Diagnostic Procedures and focuses on eye disorder.
Full-time