Ophthalmic Technician - Willing to Train!

**This is a full-time, long-term position. ** Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician Company: Retina Vitreous Associates Location: Columbus, OH 43213 Travel: Travel to our other office in Mansfield will be required as needed; we do pay mileage reimbursement! Training Provided – No medical/eyecare experience required!

Perks

: Full

Benefits

Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance 401k + Employer Matching Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays Paid Maternity Leave Eyecare Education Reimbursement Competitive Base Pay Employee Discounts Hours: Full Time Our offices are open from Monday-Friday 7:30am-5pm. Your shifts will fall within those hours, and you may need to work a little earlier/later as needed.

Requirements

: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Favorable result on Background Check Basic computer skills Strong customer service skills Excitement to learn and grow Essential Functions: Facilitate patient flow Assist the doctor in preliminary testing Verify medical and vision insurances Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person requests SUMMARY An Ophthalmic Photographer is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit. This employee is able to handle a wide range of duties while using equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an Ophthalmologist. Ophthalmic Photographers use ophthalmic techniques to perform examination and work up of patients in a clinic setting and also directly provides Physician(s) with a physical, tangible product; a photograph of the highest quality possible which best documents and illustrates the patient’s pathology/anomaly.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Color stereo Retinal Fundus photography and Serial Stereo Retinal Intravenous Fluorescein Angiography skills, including IV start up and dye administration. External ocular photography and performs OCT on patients with speed and accuracy; may assist Physician(s) with treatments when needed. Skilled in ophthalmic terminology, ability to type words accurately with speed and knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system; may be required to Scribe for Physicians if needed.

Reviews patient’s past and current medical and ophthalmic history, including information regarding medications, allergies and family history of eye problems. Identifies any potential patient concerns and brings these issues to the attention of the Office Coordinator or Physician as appropriate. Ability to measure and record both distance and near visual acuity and pinhole acuity; performs preliminary refraction using objective equipment.

Ability to measure intraocular pressures by applanation tonometry, pneumatonometry and/or use of tonopen and checks pupillary response to light and pupillary defects. Performs basic visual field testing and patient education as directed by Physician. Ability to prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures; measures and records vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate) as required.

Ability to instill eye drops as directed by the Physician and assist in the application of dressings, shields and eye patches. Keeps examination, treatment, laser and any other assigned rooms cleaned and stocked with supplies, medication logs and inventories up to date. Become certified for photography services required for study participation.

Responsible for the proper handling of all equipment related to job and assists with equipment maintenance and repairs when necessary. Highly encouraged to obtain certification as Certified Retinal Angiographer (CRA). Requires proficient keyboarding skills, use of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and image management system.