Ophthalmic Technician: (Part-Time) Jobs

OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN: (PART-TIME)

• 23000745

SHIFT: Part time between - Monday through Friday 7:30AM to 5:30PM

DEPARTMENT: Ophthalmology

SALARY: $17.92/HR

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY:

Assists ophthalmologists and optometrists in providing eye care to patients. Demonstrates ability to meet all technical skill competencies of the position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Conduct preliminary patient interviews and record relevant data such as chief complaint, health history, medications, and allergies for the physician's review. Measure vitals when necessary.
Prepare patient and exam rooms for all procedures and provide assistance to physicians for procedures.
Clean and restock exam rooms including restock of supplies, equipment and medications. Review expiration dates of supplies and medication and take appropriate action.
Assist physicians as required and perform all other duties as assigned.
Conduct a variety of eye examinations and testing as directed by physician.
May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Functional supervision and training are received from physicians, designated technical staff and clinic supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

One (1) year of health related or patient care experience.
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job; however, completion of these duties is a measure of successful performance. Employees of this job classification are subject to performance reviews. Basic function, responsibilities and characteristics duties may change at any time with or without notice.

SAFETY SENSITIVE STATUS:

This position is considered safety sensitive.

This document is a general description of typical job duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees holding the associated job title. Additional duties, specific qualifications and work emphasis may vary between individual positions.