Certified ophthalmic technician job description
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Certified ophthalmic technician requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in certified ophthalmic technician job postings.
Sample certified ophthalmic technician requirements
- Completed accredited ophthalmic technician program
- Current certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)
- Knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy, physiology, and diseases
- Proficient in performing diagnostic tests and measurements
- Ability to operate and maintain ophthalmic equipment
Sample required certified ophthalmic technician soft skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients and healthcare team
- Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and record keeping
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and work demands
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Empathy and compassion towards patients with vision impairments
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The Arora Group certified ophthalmic technician job description
Technician
Currently recruiting a Certified Ophthalmic Technician to work at the Ophthalmology Clinic on Camp Pendleton near Oceanside, California. This is a full-time position providing medical care for Active Duty military heroes, their family members, and retirees. The Certified Ophthalmic Technician position is full-time, Monday - Saturday, normally between the hours of 6:30AM - 6:30PM, with full benefits and including 17 days of paid vacation & sick leave, plus 10 paid federal holidays. The Certified Ophthalmic Technician will work no more than 80 hours every two weeks.
DUTIES OF THE CERTIFIED OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN:
+ Provide a full range of duties to assist the optometrist/ophthalmologist as appropriate to the level of certification (i.e., COA, COT, or COMT).
+ Obtain patient histories, perform prescription verification, and maintain records.
+ Assist in testing patient vision. Test far and near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception.
+ Examine the eye using slit lamp for abnormalities or cornea, and anterior and posterior chambers.
+ Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.
+ Test field of vision, including central and peripheral vision, for defects, and chart test results on graph paper.
+ Measure axial length of eye using ultrasound equipment.
+ Instruct patients concerning eye care and contact lens handling.
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CERTIFIED OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN:
+ Possess a minimum of two years of experience in the preceding five years as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician OR a minimum of three years within the last four years as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.
+ Have completed a certificate course as an ophthalmology or an optometric technician.
+ Possess and maintain current certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) OR Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) OR Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology or have completed a formal ophthalmic training program of the US Armed Forces.
+ Certification in the operation of the VISX Star S4 Excimer Laser.
+ Manufacturer certification to program the INTRALASE femtosecond laser for the creation of laser made LASIK flaps and one-year hands-on experience.
+ U.S. Citizen (for access to Government computer systems)
+ BLS
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
+ Competitive pay
+ 10 days paid time off per year plus 7 sick days per year
+ 10 paid Federal holidays
+ Health & Welfare allowance mostly covers the cost of health insurance, long and short-term disability, and life insurance
+ Dental and vision plans offered, 401(k)
ABOUT THE ARORA GROUP
The Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint Commission-certified nationwide healthcare services company that, for over 25 years, has provided medical care for the men and women who serve our country in the U.S. Armed Forces. Our mission is to provide world-class care and give our over healthcare professionals opportunities to improve their skills, learn from the best, and serve the needs of active duty servicemembers, their families, and veterans.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Job Details
City
Oceanside
State
CA
Currently recruiting a Certified Ophthalmic Technician to work at the Ophthalmology Clinic on Camp Pendleton near Oceanside, California. This is a full-time position providing medical care for Active Duty military heroes, their family members, and retirees. The Certified Ophthalmic Technician position is full-time, Monday - Saturday, normally between the hours of 6:30AM - 6:30PM, with full benefits and including 17 days of paid vacation & sick leave, plus 10 paid federal holidays. The Certified Ophthalmic Technician will work no more than 80 hours every two weeks.
DUTIES OF THE CERTIFIED OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN:
+ Provide a full range of duties to assist the optometrist/ophthalmologist as appropriate to the level of certification (i.e., COA, COT, or COMT).
+ Obtain patient histories, perform prescription verification, and maintain records.
+ Assist in testing patient vision. Test far and near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception.
+ Examine the eye using slit lamp for abnormalities or cornea, and anterior and posterior chambers.
+ Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.
+ Test field of vision, including central and peripheral vision, for defects, and chart test results on graph paper.
+ Measure axial length of eye using ultrasound equipment.
+ Instruct patients concerning eye care and contact lens handling.
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CERTIFIED OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN:
+ Possess a minimum of two years of experience in the preceding five years as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician OR a minimum of three years within the last four years as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.
+ Have completed a certificate course as an ophthalmology or an optometric technician.
+ Possess and maintain current certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) OR Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) OR Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology or have completed a formal ophthalmic training program of the US Armed Forces.
+ Certification in the operation of the VISX Star S4 Excimer Laser.
+ Manufacturer certification to program the INTRALASE femtosecond laser for the creation of laser made LASIK flaps and one-year hands-on experience.
+ U.S. Citizen (for access to Government computer systems)
+ BLS
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
+ Competitive pay
+ 10 days paid time off per year plus 7 sick days per year
+ 10 paid Federal holidays
+ Health & Welfare allowance mostly covers the cost of health insurance, long and short-term disability, and life insurance
+ Dental and vision plans offered, 401(k)
ABOUT THE ARORA GROUP
The Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint Commission-certified nationwide healthcare services company that, for over 25 years, has provided medical care for the men and women who serve our country in the U.S. Armed Forces. Our mission is to provide world-class care and give our over healthcare professionals opportunities to improve their skills, learn from the best, and serve the needs of active duty servicemembers, their families, and veterans.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Job Details
City
Oceanside
State
CA
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Certified ophthalmic technician job description example 2
Kaiser Permanente certified ophthalmic technician job description
Certified Ophthalmic Technicians are health professionals who perform ophthalmic patient care, technical and supportive services under general supervision in a medical office or clinical setting. The Certified Ophthalmic Technician supports the philosophy and complies with the protocols, policies and procedures of the Organization and the assigned Medical Office Department.
Essential Responsibilities:
+ Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
+ Perform diagnostic testing and examination as follows: retinoscopy, refractometry, visual fields, goldmann applination, color vision screen, keratometry, contact lens fitting, slitlamp examination, amsler grid and worth four dot test.
+ Conduct diabetic ophthalmic clinic which includes: visual acuity, intraocular pressure measurement, diabetic retinopathy detection, education, treatment and follow up, provide tracking of diabetic retinopathy patients, and maintain diabetic inreach program.
+ Provide planquenil screening clinic which includes: visual acuity, intraocular pressure, visual field, color vision screen, education, treatment and follow up.
+ Assist with minor surgery in the medical office.
+ Provide care and education to ophthalmic patients by reviewing patient condition and developing a treatment process.
+ Establish and maintain courteous, co-operative relations when interacting with other personnel, health plan members and the public.
+ Accurately document patient information, test results, etc., following established guidelines for documentation and reporting.
+ Perform other related duties as assigned.
+ Principle Job Duties and Skills:
+ Ordering all office and clinic supplies, including medications and surgical instruments.
+ Maintenance and some repair of all clinic equipment. Organization of clinic with MOAs and physicians.
+ Performance of all diagnostic testing including retinoscopy, refractions, visual fields, Goldmann application, color vision test, A-Scan Biometry and Keratometry.
+ Counsel patients in Ophthalmic education.
+ Pre-op all cataract patients and measure for intraocular lens for surgery.
+ Run ophthalmic diabetic clinic which includes vision, intraocular pressures, fundus photos with Mydratic Digital Camera.
+ Educate patients on Diabetic Retinopahty including early detection and treatments.
+ Keep database of all patients and continue to do all internal outreach to make sure all newly diagnosed diabetics get eye screening.
+ Contact patients with results of eye screen.
+ Run Paquenil screen clinic which includes vision, intraocular pressure, visual field, color vision test, fundus photography, patient education, and contact patient with results of Plaquenil eye screen.
+ Post-operative patient call backs.
+ Assist at front desk as needed for booking appointments and discharging patients.
+ Set up and assist physician in minor surgeries performed in office.
+ Contact lens fitting.
+ Scrub Tech in Sutrabismus and Cataract Surgery.
+ Perform clinic work up of patients for physician including vision, intraocular pressure, slitlamp exam, other testing as needed per patient symptoms i.e. Amsler Grid, Worth 4 dot test, etc.
+ Co-worker education re: ophthalmology.
+ Assist MOAs as needed by performing any functions of a Medical Office Assistant.
+ Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
+ Two (2) years of recent Certified Ophthalmic Technician experience required.
+ Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
Education
+ High school diploma or equivalent work experience required.
License, Certification, Registration
+ California Certified Ophalmologic Technician certificate required.
Additional Requirements:
+ Obtain continuing education units to maintain current certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Certified Retinal Angiographer preferred.
+ Ability to perform A-scans preferred.
Notes:
+ Will cover nurse visit clinics for ancillary Ophthalmology testing as well as support MD with pre appointment work ups.
• This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Certified Ophthalmic Technician - On Call Day Shift - Lancaster
LOCATION: Lancaster, California
REQNUMBER: 1114285
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
Essential Responsibilities:
+ Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
+ Perform diagnostic testing and examination as follows: retinoscopy, refractometry, visual fields, goldmann applination, color vision screen, keratometry, contact lens fitting, slitlamp examination, amsler grid and worth four dot test.
+ Conduct diabetic ophthalmic clinic which includes: visual acuity, intraocular pressure measurement, diabetic retinopathy detection, education, treatment and follow up, provide tracking of diabetic retinopathy patients, and maintain diabetic inreach program.
+ Provide planquenil screening clinic which includes: visual acuity, intraocular pressure, visual field, color vision screen, education, treatment and follow up.
+ Assist with minor surgery in the medical office.
+ Provide care and education to ophthalmic patients by reviewing patient condition and developing a treatment process.
+ Establish and maintain courteous, co-operative relations when interacting with other personnel, health plan members and the public.
+ Accurately document patient information, test results, etc., following established guidelines for documentation and reporting.
+ Perform other related duties as assigned.
+ Principle Job Duties and Skills:
+ Ordering all office and clinic supplies, including medications and surgical instruments.
+ Maintenance and some repair of all clinic equipment. Organization of clinic with MOAs and physicians.
+ Performance of all diagnostic testing including retinoscopy, refractions, visual fields, Goldmann application, color vision test, A-Scan Biometry and Keratometry.
+ Counsel patients in Ophthalmic education.
+ Pre-op all cataract patients and measure for intraocular lens for surgery.
+ Run ophthalmic diabetic clinic which includes vision, intraocular pressures, fundus photos with Mydratic Digital Camera.
+ Educate patients on Diabetic Retinopahty including early detection and treatments.
+ Keep database of all patients and continue to do all internal outreach to make sure all newly diagnosed diabetics get eye screening.
+ Contact patients with results of eye screen.
+ Run Paquenil screen clinic which includes vision, intraocular pressure, visual field, color vision test, fundus photography, patient education, and contact patient with results of Plaquenil eye screen.
+ Post-operative patient call backs.
+ Assist at front desk as needed for booking appointments and discharging patients.
+ Set up and assist physician in minor surgeries performed in office.
+ Contact lens fitting.
+ Scrub Tech in Sutrabismus and Cataract Surgery.
+ Perform clinic work up of patients for physician including vision, intraocular pressure, slitlamp exam, other testing as needed per patient symptoms i.e. Amsler Grid, Worth 4 dot test, etc.
+ Co-worker education re: ophthalmology.
+ Assist MOAs as needed by performing any functions of a Medical Office Assistant.
+ Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
+ Two (2) years of recent Certified Ophthalmic Technician experience required.
+ Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
Education
+ High school diploma or equivalent work experience required.
License, Certification, Registration
+ California Certified Ophalmologic Technician certificate required.
Additional Requirements:
+ Obtain continuing education units to maintain current certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Certified Retinal Angiographer preferred.
+ Ability to perform A-scans preferred.
Notes:
+ Will cover nurse visit clinics for ancillary Ophthalmology testing as well as support MD with pre appointment work ups.
• This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Certified Ophthalmic Technician - On Call Day Shift - Lancaster
LOCATION: Lancaster, California
REQNUMBER: 1114285
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
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Updated March 14, 2024
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