Job Description

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Candidates should be flexible to work a shift as early as 7:30am and as late as 9:00am. Physicians can run later due to operations and candidate should be flexible in the event of those instances.

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Short Description for Internal Candidates

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*Performs initial examination of all patients including assessing visual acuity, obtaining medical/ophthalmic history, measuring optical power, retinoscopy and refraction. *Performs diagnostic and other ophthalmic testing procedures on patients, such as ultrasonography, perimetry, visual function (VER, ERG, EOG, and Dark adaptonmetry), biometry, tonometry and tonography. May also be trained in other instrumentation. *Schedules patient appointments testing. Maintains records and appropriate statistical data. *Maintains and calibrates equipment and supplies in clean and orderly condition. *Assists professional staff with examinations and minor surgery including instructing patients on Physicians orders. Performs related duties, as required.

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Description for Internal Candidates

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*Performs initial examination of all patients including assessing visual acuity, obtaining medical/ophthalmic history, measuring optical power, retinoscopy and refraction.
*Performs diagnostic and other ophthalmic testing procedures on patients, such as ultrasonography, perimetry, visual function (VER, ERG, EOG, and Dark adaptonmetry), biometry, tonometry and tonography. May also be trained in other instrumentation.
*Schedules patient appointments testing. Maintains records and appropriate statistical data.
*Maintains and calibrates equipment and supplies in clean and orderly condition.
*Assists professional staff with examinations and minor surgery including instructing patients on Physicians orders.
Performs related duties, as required.

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Job Qualification

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High School Diploma or equivalent, required
Ophthalmic Technician certification, preferred

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OR

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Minimum of two (2) years full time Ophthalmic Technician experience