Job Title: Lead Ophthalmic Technician
1220 N. Town East Blvd., Mesquite, TX
The essential functions of the Lead Ophthalmic Technician include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assists Clinic Manager in supervising Ophthalmic Assistants (certified and non-certified), and Diagnostic Technicians in their daily duties
- Assists Clinic Manager with day-to-day administrative and clinical operations of the assigned location
- Represents, supports, and promotes a positive image of Key-Whitman Eye Centers when dealing with patients inside and outside of the organization
- Creates and sustains a highly accountable and inspired work environment where employees deliver exceptional patient care; sets the example for how operational and clinical staff work together by demonstrating shared leadership with the Clinic Manager
- Performs direct patient care consistent with general clinic responsibilities and any added responsibilities according to clinic needs
- Obtains accurate patient history
- Performs lensometry
- Performs diagnostic testing of the eye while having a basic understanding and knowledge of these tests such as HVF, HRT, IOLmaster, biopen and basic fundus photography
- Obtains accurate visual acuities with basic optics understanding
- Demonstrates abillity to perform functional ocular measurements of the eye such as color vision testing, BAT testing, schirmer tests and Amsler grid tests
- Demonstrates ability to perform accurate and repeatable refractometry
- Administers topical ophthalmic medications
- Performs accurate tonometry by tonopen or applanation
- Maintains and sterilizing surgical instruments
- Assists the doctor with the installation of punctual plugs
- Verbalizes post operative instructions in a clear and professional manner to patients for any procedure performed at Key-Whitman Eye Center
- Understands basic ocular pharmacology
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES)
- Two years of Ophthalmic Technician experience in an ophthalmology setting
- JCAHPO certification (COA/COT) recognizing more advanced general knowledge and specific use of ophthalmic instruments as pertaining to the level of COT – preferred
- High school diploma or GED
- Successful completion of two or more years of college and/or university level courses - preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in EMR and computer literacy
- Well organized and attentive to detail
- CPR preferred, but not required
HIPAA knowledge and compliance