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Ophthalmic Technician

NVISION Eye Centers

#Bilingual #Spanish #Patient Care #English #Medical History #Patient Education #Diagnostic Testing #Ophthalmology #Clinical #Ophthalmic Technician

Quick overview

The Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for conducting patient work-ups, performing diagnostic testing, and providing patient education. They also assist doctors in exam lanes and during surgical procedures while maintaining medical equipment and supplies.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as an Ophthalmology Technician and possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. Proficiency in both English and Spanish is required to provide an exceptional patient experience.

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Job description

Overview NVISION® Eye Centers is the leading ophthalmology partner comprised of the nation’s leading providers of ophthalmic physician services.
Based in Aliso Viejo, California, the Company operates over 50 locations (clinics and ASCs).
We strive to delight our patients by providing unrivaled care and service that exceeds their expectations.
We are The Eye Doctors’ #1 Choice®.
We are a fun, fast paced ophthalmology center looking for a Technician to join our team!
This position is primarily responsible for the work up, education and follow up of potential patients.
This position will complete all necessary work up including obtaining medical and surgical history, and the completion of all diagnostic testing.
This position is also responsible for assisting the doctor in the exam lane and in surgical procedures by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Ensures that all forms are complete and pertinent information has been recorded. Maintains the outcome data. Performs deft in auto refractions, topographical mapping, wavefront analysis, lensometer, pachymeter and visual acuities. Evaluates and measures pupil size and responses, general use of a slit lamp microscope, applanation tonometer and proper instillation of eye drops. Understands all equipment and instruments used in the center, including LASIK suite Provides pre/post-operative care and instructions. Assists in surgery by preparing the laser room with supplies and sterilized equipment. Stocks all medication and medical supplies by proactively planning work week to ensure completion of required tasks. Calls to request pre/post-ops on surgery patients. Orders all medical supplies. Keeps up with all regular and emergency maintenance on medical equipment. Assists in other areas as needed #NvisionHP

Qualifications

Requirements

2+ years experience as Ophthalmology Technician is Ideal High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Desire to Provide an Exceptional Patient Experience Bilingual (Spanish/English) Min USD $22.00/Hr. Max USD $23.00/Hr.