Ophthalmic Technician/Assistant/Tester

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