Ophthalmic Technician, Certified- Holmgren Way - Prevea Health

Ophthamic Technician (cert)




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What you will do


* Maintain and stock all rooms
* Clean and maintain instruments
* Order supplies
* Prepare patients to see the ophthalmologist including patient education for procedures and surgery
* Order and dispense contact lenses
* Triage patient phone calls within scope of practice
* Communicate with providers about patient calls received
* Perform patient exams and diagnostic tests
* Install eye drops
* Prepare patients for minor in-office surgery and laser procedures
* Call in prescription refills as directed
* Assist in scheduling patients
* Communicate with hospitals and other offices as directed by providers
* Room patients
* Assist with procedures


Education Qualifications


* High School Diploma and/or GED or equivalent Required
* Graduation from an accredited program for ophthalmic assistant or technician preferred but not required Preferred

Experience Qualifications


* 3-5 years Experience as an Ophthalmic Technician in a clinical setting Required

Skills and Abilities


* Patient history taking
* Triage of patient concerns and ability to schedule appropriately
* Ability to perform lensometry and neutralize patients’ glasses
* Ability to perform diagnostic tests such as Visual Field, OCT, Topography, etc.
* Ability to perform keratometry
* Ability to perform basic tonometry
* Ability to evaluate ocular motility
* Ability to perform retinoscopy and obtain a manifest refraction
* Ability to perform fundus photography
* Ability to perform A-scan measurements
* Ability to perform IOL calculations
* Ability to prepare the lasers for physicians
* Assist physicians with interoffice surgical procedures and lasers
* Knowledge of ocular anatomy
* Knowledge of systemic diseases and their impact on eyes
* Knowledge of medical terminology
* Knowledge of surgical procedures
* Knowledge of clinical optics
* Knowledge of ocular pharmacology
* Knowledge of laser and surgical procedures
* Knowledge of clinic and department policies and procedures related to infection prevention, disaster plans and safety processes
* Knowledge of organizational policies, relations and procedures to administer patient care
* Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care

Physical Demands


* Sit - Frequently
* Stand - Constantly
* Walk - Constantly
* Drive - Rarely
* Climb (Stairs/Ladders) - Rarely
* Bend (Neck) - Constantly
* Bend (Waist) - Frequently
* Squat - Frequently
* Kneel/Crawl - Rarely
* Twist/Turn (Neck) - Constantly
* Twist/Turn(Waist) - Frequently
* Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. - Frequently
* Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs. - Occasionally
* Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs. - Occasionally
* Lift/Carry 36-50 lbs. - Rarely
* Push/Pull up to 10 lbs. - Frequently
* Push/Pull 11-25 lbs. - Frequently
* Push/Pull 26-35 lbs. - Occasionally
* Push/Pull 36-50 lbs. - Occasionally
* Push/Pull 51-75 lbs. - Rarely
* Reach (Above shoulder level) - Occasionally
* Reach (Below shoulder level) - Constantly
* Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
* Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
* Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Frequently


Working Conditions


* Extreme cold - Rarely
* Extreme heat - Rarely
* Humidity - Rarely
* Wet - Rarely
* Noise - Occasionally
* Hazards - Occasionally


Hearing Requirements


* Hears Whispers < 3 feet - Constantly
* Hears Whispers 3-8 feet - Constantly


Vision Requirements


* Color Discrimination - Constantly
* Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/30 binocular) - Constantly
* Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/30 binocular) - Constantly


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