Ophthalmic Technician

at  Ascension

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Perform basic patient care and ophthalmic testing procedures as directed by an Ophthalmologist.

• Prepare examination and treatment rooms.
• Obtain patient history, performs basic and routine vision screening examinations, administer eye medications and assist with minor office procedures.
• Review the appointment schedule, complete forms, and process records.
• Clean and maintain ophthalmic instruments.
• Maintain and stock supplies as needed.
• Teach proper contact lens care to insure proper insertion and removal and proper sanitary conditions.
• Confirm accuracy of contact lens and glasses deliveries and dispense according to physician direction and patient preference.