Lead Technician - Plano

Job Title

Lead Ophthalmic Technician - Plano

3060 Communications Parkway, Suite 205, Plano, TX

The essential functions of the Lead Ophthalmic Technician include, but are not limited to the following

Assists Clinic Manager in supervising Ophthalmic Assistants (certified and non-certified), and Diagnostic Technicians in their daily duties

Assists Clinic Manager with day-to-day administrative and clinical operations of the assigned location

Represents, supports, and promotes a positive image of Key-Whitman Eye Centers when dealing with patients inside and outside of the organization

Creates and sustains a highly accountable and inspired work environment where employees deliver exceptional patient care; sets the example for how operational and clinical staff work together by demonstrating shared leadership with the Clinic Manager

Performs direct patient care consistent with general clinic responsibilities and any added responsibilities according to clinic needs

Obtains accurate patient history

Performs lensometry

Performs diagnostic testing of the eye while having a basic understanding and knowledge of these tests such as HVF, HRT, IOLmaster, biopen and basic fundus photography

Obtains accurate visual acuities with basic optics understanding

Demonstrates abillity to perform functional ocular measurements of the eye such as color vision testing, BAT testing, schirmer tests and Amsler grid tests

Demonstrates ability to perform accurate and repeatable refractometry

Administers topical ophthalmic medications

Performs accurate tonometry by tonopen or applanation

Maintains and sterilizing surgical instruments

Assists the doctor with the installation of punctual plugs

Verbalizes post operative instructions in a clear and professional manner to patients for any procedure performed at Key-Whitman Eye Center

Understands basic ocular pharmacology

Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES)

• Two years of Ophthalmic Technician experience in an ophthalmology setting
• JCAHPO certification (COA/COT) recognizing more advanced general knowledge and specific use of ophthalmic instruments as pertaining to the level of COT – preferred
• High school diploma or GED
• Successful completion of two or more years of college and/or university level courses - preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in EMR and computer literacy
• Well organized and attentive to detail
• CPR preferred, but not required
• HIPAA knowledge and compliance