Ophthalmic Technician - Lead Position
Ophthalmic Technician - Lead Position
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Delaware Eye Care Center is searching for a Lead Ophthalmic Technician for Our Team at our Governors Ave. office in Dover DE. No late evenings no major holidays or Sundays a robust benefits package a team oriented working environment where you are seen heard and respected.
Our Top Candidate will bring at least five years of Ophthalmic Technician experience as well as one plus years of supervisory experience in an eye practice.
Delaware Eye Care Centers is dedicated to providing stateoftheart individually based high quality eye health care.Our doctors are boardcertified skilled ophthalmologists and optometrists that provide a range of services to help our patients attain the clearest vision possible.Our services cover a range of eye problems including cataracts glaucoma retinal disorders dry eye and ocular injuries. We have the common goal of ascertaining the most appropriate care for any given patient explaining the purpose of the treatment and in initiating said therapy in a courteous and compassionate manner irrespective of age gender nationality and race or payment program.
All of us at Delaware Eye Care Centers are committed to inclusion and belonging. We believe today more than ever that creating an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and make it easy for others to do the same will benefit us all. It isnt speaking the words but starts with a culture of caring listening and service. We would thoroughly enjoy meeting with you and discussing our employment opportunities. For more information please visit our webpageat www.delawareeye.
The Ophthalmic Technician will perform a range of duties which include preparing the patient to see Ophthalmologist and/or Optometrist and conduct preliminary exam and captures medical history. In addition the preparation of examination and treatment rooms performing basic and routine vision screening examinations administering eye medications cleaning and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures may be required. Travel to other locations may also be necessary to support clinical needs. The Ophthalmic Technician may also be required to support training efforts of other clinical staff as needed.
Responsibilities
- Make introductions and establish rapport with patients
- Initiate patient evaluation documenting the chief complaint history of present illness review of systems and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines.
- Perform preexam testing to include visual acuity assessment including pinhole and glare testing confrontational visual field testing assess extra ocular muscles pupillary evaluation tonometry assess angles pupillary dilation and all other patient services as requested by the physician including specialty tests such as color vision screening stereopsis and dry eye testing
- Perform lensometry and specialized testing such as visual fields keratometry A/B scans and ophthalmic photography optical coherence tomography (OCT) and optical biometry
- Additional testing as requested by doctor
- Perform retinoscopy and refractometry. Assist with minor surgical procedures or laser treatments in the office
- Assist with fitting contact lenses and instruct patients in care and insertion of lenses
- Complete requests for prescription refills as authorized by physician with full documentation in patient chart
- Educate patients regarding administration of medications and pre and postoperative instructions as directed by physician
- Check temperature of medical refrigerator daily
- Maintain and conduct inventory of medications and supplies
- Assist with maintenance of clinical examination equipment
- Clean surgical instruments in preparation for sterile processing
- Inspect instruments periodically for damage send for repair and request a replacement as necessary
- Open and close exam lanes daily ensuring that equipment is wiped down in an appropriate manner and as per office procedures battery powered instruments are seated properly in recharge wells slit lamps and projectors are switched off under covers
- Follow all safety procedures as per guidelines
- Prioritize building and maintaining a positive relationship with doctors and clinical colleagues
- Executes duties of position in a professional and courteous manner
- Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Proficient with medical and ophthalmic terminology
- Strong organization with attention to detail
- Ability to accurately check visual acuity applanation history taking pupil assessment EOMs and confrontation field of vision
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients staff managers and doctors
- Basic computer literacy required
- Highly energetic with a positive attitude
- Must be willing to travel to other offices occasionally to meet the demands of business
- Must be able to walk and stand for eight hours
- Must be able to type or write legibly in a dimly lit setting
- Five years as Ophthalmic Technician required
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) required
- Certified Ophthalmic Scribe (OSC) preferred
- Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) required
- Twothree years in multispecialty clinic preferred
- Must be proficient with the following skills:
- History taking
- Visual Acuities
- IOP (via applanation tonometry and tonopen)
- Auto Refraction
- Manual Refraction (plus and minus cyl)
- Lensometry
- Topography
- Biometry (Lenstar IOL Master and Immersion Ascan)
- Knowledge of Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures (Cataract Surgery LASIK CXL SLT Yag Capsulotomy iStent Trabeculectomy etc.
- Knowledge of ophthalmology billing/coding preferred
- NextGen experience preferred
In Turn We Will Provide:
- Benefits to full time team members that include comprehensive medical dental and optical coverage 401K and short term disability.
- Company paid life insurance.
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
- Paid parking where applicable.
- Team oriented working environment where you are heard and respected.
- Clear career ladder opportunities.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
