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JOB REQUIREMENTS: This position will work 32 hrs per week Job Description and Essential Functions Job Title/Position: Ophthalmic Technician Job Classification: Direct Patient Care / Hands-On Patient Care Date of Analysis: 9/7/16 Date of Revision/Review: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Brief Description of Job Responsibilities: * Maintain and stock all rooms * Clean and maintain instruments * Order supplies * Prepare patients to see the ophthalmologist including patient education for procedures and surgery * Order and dispense contact lenses * Triage patient phone calls within scope of practice * Communicate with providers about patient calls received * Perform patient exams and diagnostic tests * Install eye drops * Prepare patients for minor in-office surgery and laser procedures * Call in prescription refills as directed * Assist in scheduling patients * Communicate with hospitals and other offices as directed by providers * Room patients * Assist with procedures Specialized Responsibilities: Performance Requirements: * Patient history taking * Triage of patient concerns and ability to schedule appropriately * Ability to perform lensometry and neutralize patients\' glasses * Ability to perform diagnostic tests such as Visual Field, OCT, Topography, etc. * Ability to perform keratometry * Ability to perform basic tonometry * Ability to evaluate ocular motility * Ability to perform retinoscopy and obtain a manifest refraction * Ability to perform fundus photography * Ability to perform A-scan measurements * Ability to perform IOL calculations * Ability to prepare the lasers for physicians * Assist physicians with interoffice surgical procedures and lasers * Knowledge of ocular anatomy * Knowledge of systemic diseases and their impact on eyes * Knowledge of medical terminology * Knowledge of surgical procedures * Knowledge of clinical optics * Knowledge of ocular pharmacology * Knowledge of laser and surgical procedures * Knowledge of clinic and department policies and procedures related to infection prevention, disaster plans and safety processes * Knowledge of organizational policies, relations and procedures to administer patient care * Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care Education/Experience/Certifications: * High school diploma or equivalent * Graduation from an accredited program for ophthalmic assistant or technician preferred but not required * 3-5 years\' experience as an Ophthalmic Technician in a clinical setting Non-Essential Duties: Other duties as assigned within scope of practice Typical Working Conditions: The typical working conditions are in a clinical office and laboratory environment dealing with multiple patients in a fast... For full info follow application link. Prevea is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/A81A4131D1ED4887