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OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN
Department: Technicians
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Grade/Level:
Work Schedule:
Job Status: Full Time
Reports To: Clinical Care Supervisor
Amount of Travel Required:
Positions Supervised:
POSITION SUMMARY
Assist Ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions, such as patient work ups and
special testing. May administer eye medications and instruct the patient in care and use of corrective
lenses, apply dressings to eye, as well as assist with in-office lasers and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions Statement(s)
 Ensures patient understands all instructions.
 Take and document patients' medical histories.
 Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
 Operate ophthalmic equipment, such as Auto Refractors, Phoropters, Slit Lamp, Keratometers,
Projectors, Tono-Pens, or Retinoscopes.
 Pupil evaluation.
 Pachymetry.
 Goldman and Humphrey Visual Field Testing.
 Conduct tonometry to measure intraocular pressure. (Goldman and Tonopen)
 Measure corneal curvature with keratometers.
 Stereopsis Testing.
 Color vision testing (Ishihara).
 Refractometry minus cylinder utilizing the phoropters.
 Assess refractive conditions of eyes, using retinoscopes.
 Extra-ocular muscle neutralization using cover-uncover tests and alternating cover tests.
 Conduct confrontation visual fields.
 Determine amplitude of accommodation - near point of accommodation (NPA). Schirmer’s tear
test.
 Estimation of anterior chamber depth.
 Brighteness Acuity Test (BAT).
 Worth 4—Dot test.
 Measure and record lens power, using Lensometers.
 Measure visual acuity using appropriate tests, including near, distance, and pinhole.
 Triages phone calls from patients and outside contacts in accordance with the standard of care for
Ophthalmology and office policies.
 Clean or sterilize ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
 Maintain ophthalmic instruments or equipment.
 Maintain and order ophthalmic inventory of supplies.
 Assist physicians in performing ophthalmic procedures, including minor surgery.
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Completes various documents and forms such as consent forms, DOL statements, insurance
waivers or surgery scheduling paperwork.
Adjust or make minor repairs to spectacles or eyeglasses.
Assist patients to insert or remove contact lenses.
May be asked to work on projects or complete delegated assignments as needed.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Experience: Two to four years related experience
Computer Skills: Intermediate level in Microsoft Office Suite required, Basic level in NextGen preferred
Certificates & Licenses: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Certified Ophthalmic Technician preferred
Other Requirements: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR/AED, Basic
knowledge of medical coding terminology and convention.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demands
Stand
F (Frequently)
Walk
F (Frequently)
Sit
F (Frequently)
Handling / Fingering
F (Frequently)
Reach Outward
F (Frequently)
Reach Above Shoulder F (Frequently)
Climb
N (Not Applicable)
Crawl
N (Not Applicable)
Squat or Kneel
O (Occasionally)
Bend
(Occasionally)
N (Not Applicable)
O (Occasionally)
F (Frequently)
C (Constantly)
Lift/Carry
10 lbs or less
11-20 lbs
21-50 lbs
51-100 lbs
Over 100 lbs
Push/Pull
12 lbs or less
13-25 lbs
26-40 lbs
41-100 lbs
O (Occasionally)
O (Occasionally)
N (Not Applicable)
N (Not Applicable)
N (Not Applicable)
O (Occasionally)
N (Not Applicable)
N (Not Applicable)
O (Occasionally)
Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Other Physical Requirements
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
Sense of Touch
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (gloves, mask)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions
common to a clinic environment.
Eye Associates Northwest, PC has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and
basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the
employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive
list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be
assigned by Supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of
employment, and Eye Associates Northwest, PC reserves the right to change this job description and/or
assign tasks for the employee to perform, as Eye Associates Northwest, PC may deem appropriate.
Employee Signature: ____________________________________________
Date: ______________