Mission

To inspire health and healing by putting patients first - ALWAYS.

Position Summary

An ophthalmic technician prepares patients to see the ophthalmologist for different types of appointments by performing a range of tasks. For routine exams, these tasks can include measuring visual acuity, tonometry, refraction, and eye drop instillation. A technician would also be expected to complete specialty testing such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), fundus photography, corneal topography, optical biometry, and visual field testing. Technicians will learn how to record information using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) and will assist the ophthalmologist in scribing the findings during exams. A technician will become versed in obtaining patient histories, providing explanations of post operative procedures, and answering patient questions. They will also perform various office duties such as maintaining stock in exam rooms and technician areas and processing prescription refill requests. An ophthalmic technician at Eye Surgeons of Nebraska does not assist the ophthalmologist in the operating room, but will assist with minor, in-office procedures. These can include laser treatments, lid lesion removals, and foreign body removals.

Minimum Qualifications Education High school graduate or equivalent Credentials GPH Med Aide 40 required within the first 6 months of employment or CPOT (Certified Paraoptometric Technician) required Physical Demands

1. Stand and/or walk frequently.

2. Sit constantly.

3.Lift and/or carry 30 pounds occasionally.

4.Push and/or pull 25 pounds occasionally.

5.Bend, stoop, crawl and squat occasionally.

6.Reach floor to overhead occasionally.

7.Visual acuity, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination within normal limits.

Essential Functions Document in EHR as appropriate Intake patients & gather patient history & answer questions Perform routine exams (ie. visual acuity, tonometry, refraction, and eye drop instillation) Perform clinical duties such as stocking, cleaning and preparing rooms, refilling prescriptions etc. Assist in minor, in-office procedures as needed