Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic Technician
Lanham, MD
Pay From: $19 per hour

MUST:
2+ Years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician
Must have experience with Auto refractions
Must have experience visual fields
Must have knowledge of working with EMR
Experience with Glaucoma is a plus

DUTIES:
The Ophthalmic Technician will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
Provides pre-operative and post-operative care to patients by following standard operating procedures
Measure eyeglass prescription
Operate various ophthalmology diagnostic equipment
Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes
Counsels patients by providing information regarding treatment, use of drops and drugs
Ensures confidentiality by completing and safeguarding medical records
Provide quality patient care, excellent communication and customer service
Help generate leads towards laser vision correction surgery
Creates a comfortable and welcoming environment for our patients
Perform routine instrument maintenance
Open to change and willing to take on additional responsibilities as needed.
Strong interpersonal skills
Taking patient medical history
Visual acuity measurement
Refractometry (measurements for the glasses prescription)
Tonometry (measure eye pressure)
Measure pupil size and reactivity
Test and measure eye muscle function
Visual field testing
Measure corneal thickness, curvature, and topography
Retinal nerve fiber layer measurement
Retinal thickness and topography
Fluorescein angiography
A and B-scan ultrasonography
Assist with contact lens fitting, and patient instruction
Prepare for and assist with in-office procedures
Surgical assisting

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act.