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Children's Eye Care, PC Ophthalmic Technician in West Bloomfield, Michigan

Summary of Responsibilities: Responsible for daily patient care. Ensures the patient feels welcome to the practice and continues to return in order to receive medical care in a caring, professional and empathetic environment. Performs evaluation and treatment of pediatric (and some adult) patients with disorders of the visual system. 

WILLING TO TRAIN ALL ASPECTS OF THE JOB!

Example of Duties: •    Greets patient and introduces self prior to eye exam. •    Explains to patient what patient should expect from technician's work up and from the MDs. •    Completes a detailed patient history which includes: past medical history (systemic and ocular), family medical history (systemic and ocular), medication history (systemic and ocular), and the chief complaint (reason for the visit). •    Checks patient's uncorrected (when applicable) and corrected visual acuity for distance (snellen, HOTV) and near (jaeger, HOTV). •    Neutralizes eye glasses by manual Lensometry. Able to measure prism in spectacles and mark optical centers. •    Performs: Ishihara Color Vision, Stereo, W4D, Amsler, Confrontational Visual Fields, Extra Ocular Movements, and Titmus stereo testing. •    Performs subjective refraction: cross cylinder technique (if applicable) •    Performs Applanation, iCare or Tono Pen tonometry on patient. •    Performs pupil assessment prior to dilating patient. •    Attend required staff and educational meetings as requested. •    Maintains strictest confidentiality. •    Performs related work as required. •    Abides by the policies and procedures of the clinical department as outlined in the operations manual. •    OSHA/handwashing.

Education/Experience: •    Bachelor's Degree -OR- •    Completion of an accredited ophthalmic training program or •    Completion of AAO Home Study Course or •    Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or, Certified Medical Technologist (COMT) or •    One year's experience working in the clinical setting of an ophthalmology, optometric or optical practice

Performance Requirements: Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the eye with a strong emphasis on ocular motility. Understands both the theory and the workings behind specific testing. Knowledge of systemic diseases and their impact on the eyes. Knowledge of the ocular diseases of the techs assigned specialty. Excellent communication skills.

Benefits: •    401(k) •    401(k) matching •    Dental insurance •    Health insurance •    Health savings account •    Paid time off •    Professional development assistance •    Retirement plan •    Vision insurance

Please email your resume to susan@cecmich.com{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}. 

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