Ophthalmology Tech

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Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

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Job Description

Summary :

The Ophthalmic Technician I will provide ophthalmic technical assistance to the Optometrist as they see patients, provide screening and testing as necessary. The Ophthalmic Technician I will be obtaining skills in patient care and preparing patients for examination as they assist in providing treatment to the eyes.

Essential Functions :

• Cleaning and / or sterilizing equipment and instruments.
• Performing, documenting, and obtaining lensometer results, vision tests, visual fields, contact lens measurement, pre-surgical test results, and learning the refraction process.
• Assisting with coordination of care
• Patient education on medication, disease processes, contact lens, etc.
• Obtain, verify and update patient information utilizing EMR systems (Histories, medications, etc.).
• Order contact lenses as instructed by Physician.
• Communicates patient feedback to the Ophthalmic Tech II or III's and / or Physician.
• Maintains a clean and professional work environment.

General Job Functions :

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