Research Testing - Weekday Shift, Ophthalmology

SUMMARY

Performs preliminary ophthalmic testing and ensures compliance with study while providing continual quality patient care and a collegiate work environment.

Demonstrates quality patient service during interactions with patients, coworkers, and vendors:

• Exhibits a positive attitude and is flexible in accepting work assignments and priorities
• Meets attendance and tardiness expectations
• Is dependable; follows policies and procedures
• Maintains professionalism in interactions with patients and coworkers
• Performs quality work and consistently exhibits initiative

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ophthalmic Testing Skills
  • Perform refractions per protocol using trial frames.
  • Measure visual acuity at distance and near utilizing appropriate test for age and protocol and record accurately.
  • Perform basic low vision testing and pinhole testing as needed.
  • Perform MN/Radner Reading test
  • Instill eyedrops properly and understand the indication/contraindication for use in dilation and as corneal anesthetic
  • Measure and record current lens power accurately with a lensometer (including add power(s) and prism)
  • Perform pupillary assessment
  • Estimate anterior chamber depth using transilluminator method
  • Perform and record basic ocular motility and alignment testing
  • Perform and record confrontation visual fields
  • Perform and record Amsler Grid Test
  • Perform Tonopen tonometry and applanation tonometry as needed
  • Perform Color Vision Plates and other color vision testing (D15 etc).
  • Able to navigate EHR and properly document patient information and the results of Basic Ophthalmic Tech Skills
• Exam Lane Maintenance and calibration as assigned
  • Perform routine instrument maintenance on ophthalmic equipment
  • Stock examination rooms in assigned area and ensure that medication expiration dates are current
  • Clean, disinfect and maintain examination rooms
  • Comply with company and Sate Pharmacy Board drop inventory guidelines
  • Ability to perform equipment calibration and log documentation
• Other Testing Skills
  • Perform clinic and research ERG tests, both full field and multi-focal tests
  • Perform FST testing and other protocol specific tests
• Research Requirements:
  • Attend in-services for study staff
  • Review GCP guidelines, maintain GCP &/or CITI certification
  • Obtain/maintain study-specific examiner certification as required by protocol.
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of a High School diploma or general education degree.
• Previous medical office experience preferred; previous ophthalmic experience strongly preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• n/a

SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
• Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new applications
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—is required 100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.
  
  

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.