Job Description

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