Summary
Ophthalmic technicians provide support to ophthalmologists and
optometrists within the clinical environment. Ophthalmic
technicians are able to perform many ophthalmic diagnostic tests
and assessments for providers, triage patient messages, and assist
with in-clinic procedures. Ophthalmic technicians should possess
excellent critical thinking skills, excellent clinical skills, be
able to multi-task, and have excellent customer service
skills.
Job Duties
Ophthalmic technicians assist with the following tests/assessments
within an ophthalmology practice including but not limited to the
following:
- Obtains a thorough medical history from the patient.
- Assesses patient's visual acuity, both near and far
vision.
- Perform manual lensometry on patient's glasses.
- Assesses patient's refractive error by performing a manifest
refraction.
- Assesses patient's intraocular pressure by performing Goldmann
tonometry.
- Assesses patient for pupillary defects.
- Assesses patient's color vision.
- Assesses patient's visual field with confrontation
testing.
- Assesses patient's extraocular muscle functioning.
- Assesses patient's angles so that dilation can be performed
safely.
- Dilates patient in accordance with provider instructions for
type of exam.
- Responds to patients' messages in a timely manner.
- Assists call center and/or triage technician with getting
emergent/urgent patients added into clinic based on symptoms.
- Prepares pre-operative paperwork and assessments that are
needed for upcoming surgeries.
- Works with front desk to ensure that message boards are update
with any current delays in clinic.
- Completes forms for pre-authorization requests by insurance
companies for certain prescribed medications.
- Ensures that exam rooms are stocked and cleaned in accordance
with departmental and BCM guidelines.
- Attends CME courses to maintain and enhance ophthalmic
technician skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED.
- Two years of relevant experience.
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Ophthalmic
Technician (COT), Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technician
(COMT).
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action/Equal Access Employer.
Requisition ID: 21264
