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Ophthalmic Technician at Woolfson Eye Institute
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Patient Histories, Diagnostic Procedures, Manual Refractions, Tonometry, Biometry, Topography, OCT, Visual Fields, Fundus Photos, Dictation, EMR, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Outlook, Microsoft Office

Industry

Medical Practices

Description
Description JOB SUMMARY Assist Physician with patient examination and treatment, responsible for patient histories, routine diagnostic procedures, as well as some clerical duties. RESPONSIBILITIES Facilitate patient care Preliminary work-up: history, chief complaint, visual acuity, eye pressure, pupil reactions, scope of vision, color vision and muscle movement. Manual refractions. Tonometry (Applanation, Tonopen). Diagnostic testing: Biometry, Topography, OCT, Visual Fields, Fundus Photos. Take dictation and document exam findings while physician is examining patient. Administer drops under physician supervision. Write out necessary prescriptions. Take and explain tests, procedures, treatments, and diagnoses to patients. Maintain and stock all exam rooms. Clean and maintain all instruments. Assist physician in minor office surgery. Return and answer patient phone calls as needed. Requirements Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an ophthalmic practice. Experience in cornea and cataract clinics preferred. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing ophthalmic procedures and diagnostic testing. Experience in using Electronic Medical Records (EMR). Reliability and dependability. Strong organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficient in Outlook and Microsoft Office. Flexibility (may require some early mornings and evenings)
Responsibilities
The Ophthalmic Technician assists the physician with patient examinations and treatments, handling preliminary work-ups, routine diagnostic procedures, and documenting exam findings. Responsibilities also include administering drops, writing prescriptions, explaining procedures to patients, and maintaining exam rooms and instruments.