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Occupational Description
The Ophthalmic Assistant, Ophthalmic Technician, and Ophthalmic Medical Technologist are skilled professionals, qualified by didactic and clinical ophthalmic training, who perform ophthalmic procedures under the direction or supervision of a licensed Ophthalmologist who is responsible for the performance of the Ophthalmic Assistant, Ophthalmic Technician, and Ophthalmic Medical Technologist.
Job Description
The function of the Ophthalmic Assistant, Ophthalmic Technician, and Ophthalmic Medical Technologist is to assist the Ophthalmologist by performing delegable tasks and tests, collecting data, administering treatment ordered by an Ophthalmologist, and supervising patients.
Job Duties/Tasks (as applicable by state law)
- Obtaining a medical history
- Obtaining anatomical and functional ocular measurements of the eye, such as axial length
- Obtaining functional measurements of the eye, such as visual acuity
- Testing ocular functions, such as visual fields
- Administering topical ophthalmic and oral medications
- Instructing the patient in personal care
- Caring for, maintaining, and sterilizing surgical instruments
- Maintaining clinic supplies inventory
- Performing diagnostic tests
- Assisting in ophthalmic surgery in the office or hospital
- Obtaining optical measurements including B-scan, OCT, Fundus Image
- Performing ophthalmic clinical photography and fluorescein angiography of the eye
- Administering advanced ocular motility and binocular function tests
- Performing ocular electrophysiological procedures
- Performing advanced microbiological procedures
- Demonstrating advanced general medical knowledge
- Such other tasks as may be delegated consistent with sound medical practice
Our client is looking for a detail oriented team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills. This tech will work in the Reno office 4 days and the Carson office 1 day each week, allowance paid for mileage and drive time to Carson. The salary will depend on the level of experience, certification and training as listed below:
Certification: CAAHEP-accredited OT program
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) – entry level
- Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) – intermediate level
- Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) – advanced level
- The subspecialty of ophthalmic surgical assisting requires certification in one of the three core levels.
If you meet the requirements listed please submit your resume today; only qualified candidates will be considered.
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