OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN

Performs ophthalmic duties and exams. Maintains equipment and supplies. Trains technicians and assists in the management and coordination of daily operations to ensure a smooth and efficient patient flow. Performs special testing as requested by the physician. Performs general clerical functions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promptly and professionally assists the physician in patient care
• Perform technical workups, patient interviews, document medical history, perform special testing, demonstrate low vision devices
• Efficiently and accurately interviews patients and documents histories
• Accurately performs: Visual acuity, lensometry, Auto-refraction, Contrast Sensitivity, Color Vision, Pupils, EOMs, Perimetry (Goldmann, MAIA), and other tests as required
• Communicate with patients regarding follow-up care, changes in schedule, changes/new symptoms, low vision device usage, paperwork provided by patient
• Assist with charting and patient letters/referral paperwork
• Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment
• Understands and utilizes proper sterile techniques/Maintains and cleans ophthalmic instruments
• Returns phone calls to patients, organizations (ADRS, AIDB, SSA, etc), and opticals
• Maintains patients' confidentiality
• Performs other duties as assigned

Salary Range: $15.00 - $21.00

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED and two (2) years of related experience required. Currently certified as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology preferred.

Preferred:

• Good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, physicians, patients, and public.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to collect data and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to operate various types of medical/testing/office equipment
• Knowledge and ability to demonstrate various types of low vision devices
• Working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, and ocular medications
• Knowledge of visual field testing (Goldmann) and microperimetry (MAIA), or readiness to learn above testing
• Ability to work with other to meet the needs of the CLVR in accomplishing practice goals

"UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans."