POSITION SUMMARY:
Under supervision of the department supervisors, the Senior Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for assisting the ophthalmologist by gathering data pertaining to the patient's visual status and maintaining an environment conductive to the delivery of efficient, quality patient care. The Senior Ophthalmic Technician is able to effectively perform appropriate clinical testing such as Visual Acuity Testing, Visual Field Testing, Lensometry, Auto Refractometry, Pupil Assessment, Extra Ocular Motility, Gross External Examination, Applanation Tonometry and tonopen, iCare eye and drop instillation. Participates in the care of patients in a clinical setting by performing various ophthalmic examinations; scheduling appointments and maintaining patient medical records. Responsibilities also include organizing and prioritizing work to ensure completion in a timely manner.
Position: Senior Ophthalmic Technician
Department: BMC Eye Clinics
Schedule: Full Time
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Preferably one to two years education beyond high school (graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant, Ophthalmic Medical Technology, Ophthalmic Assistant, or Allied Health Professional program or equivalent preferred).
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
Certification or Licensure required. Requires current national certification through the Joint Commission of Allied Health Professionals in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) in at least one of the following:
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EXPERIENCE:
Requires 5+ years of previous experience working as an Ophthalmic Assistant or Technician. Experience would include: history taking, ophthalmic patient services, general medical knowledge, and visual acuity testing, visual field testing, lensometry, color vision testing, extraocular muscle testing, and tonometry, as well as, various other more complex skills.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
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