Ophthalmic Technician

Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician Department: Clinic Reports to: Clinic Manager Ophthalmic Technician Responsibilities: Assists ophthalmologists in treatment and care of patients by performing variety of technical duties. Obtains medical histories of patients Tests ocular functions, including distance and near visual acuity, color vision, muscle balance, intra-ocular tension, auto refraction, retinoscopy, and lensometry (reading spectacles).

Fits all types of contact lenses using keratometer; instructs patients in care and insertion of lenses. Assists physicians in minor office surgery. Administers medications as directed by ophthalmologists; changes dressings and instructs patients in home care. Maintains inventory of consumable supplies, medications, and small instruments.

Maintains ophthalmic instruments, such as visual acuity projectors, direct and indirect ophthalmoscopes, retinoscopes, muscle lights, etc. by cleaning exposed lenses, mirrors, prisms, and replacing burned out bulbs. Serves as instructor to staff when necessary in clinic routine and in standard ophthalmic procedures. Ophthalmic Technician Qualifications: High school graduation or equivalent plus 2 years of relevant work experience in Ophthalmology Successful completion of accredited ophthalmic medical assistant program, helpful but not required Certification as Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist by Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO), helpful but not required