Ophthalmic Technician
About Us
Since 1974, Associated Retina Consultants has an experienced team of Arizona eye specialists to diagnose and treat your vision problem. Our focus is on the retina, macula, and vitreous humor in the eye. We work hard every day to protect and save our patient’s vision, helping them lead better quality lives.
Position Overview
The Ophthalmic Technician uses ophthalmic techniques to perform the preliminary work-up of patients, assists the physician(s) during the patient examination and documents the patient encounter in the patients’ electronic medical record as communicated by the physician.
- Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
- Efficiently and accurately interviews patients and documents histories and special testing.
- Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc.
- Maintains and cleans all equipment being used and will report irregularities of such to the floor monitor or immediate supervisor.
- Instill Eye Drops
- Clean and stock exam rooms as needed.
- Check expiration dates on medications.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality are an essential function
Accurately performs:
- OCT
- Tonometry with Perkins and Tonopen
- Visual Acuity
- Amsler Grid Testing
- Muscle Testing
- Pupil Exams
- Confrontation Visual Field Exam
- Attends staff meetings as required. When unable to attend will refer to the agenda and meetings notes. Travel to other ARC locations may be required.