At Lavenburg Medical Group, we offer a full-suite of both eye care and skin care services using cutting-edge technologies. Our certified ophthalmologists are experienced in diagnosing and treating eye diseases, such as cataract and glaucoma and are supported by our trained and certified team of specialists who have years of experience in all types of eye and skin care treatments, including microdermabrasion and laser skin care.

Our commitment is to bring you the benefits of the latest advancements in eye and skin care technology by always ensuring that our facilities and equipment are at the cutting edge. By using Wavefront technology in our LASIK procedures our surgeons are able to get precise measurements with a unique eye map. This allows our LASIK surgery procedures to correct refractive errors like myopia and astigmatism to a higher degree than ever before and allows most patients to achieve 20/20 vision with our LASIK surgery techniques. We are able to offer more people than ever freedom from eyeglasses and contacts as in addition to a full range of Laser Eye Surgery procedures our eye care specialists also offer advanced IOL, intraocular lens implantation, which is an implanted lens in the eye and offers permanent vision correction.

Our eye and vision exams are comprehensive and include a visual acuity test, eye function test and eye health test. The visual acuity test determines your reading and distance sight acuity. With the eye function tests, our ophthalmologists evaluate your peripheral vision, eye team tracking, eye muscle capabilities and color vision. And with our health tests, we evaluate the health of your ocular structures and check intraocular pressure for signs of glaucoma.

Ophthalmic Technician

Brief Description;     

Responsibilities:

Patient Communication

·         Inform patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed and how he/she will be affected during the tests

·         Review proper use of medications with patients

·         Answer patient questions about what he/she should anticipate during and after surgery or treatment

·         Transfer patients to surgical coordinator to establish surgery date (either physically or via documented surgical request)

·         Escort patient to exam room for visit; after visit, escort patient to front desk and provide front desk receptionist with any further instructions

Documentation

·         Obtain patient history to include chief compliant with qualifiers, history of present illness, past medical history (ocular and general), family ocular history, history of allergies and medications, and surgical and social history

·         Perform accurate and consistent documentation of data collected from testing and any patient encounter   

·         Formulate and obtain proper informed consents

Clinical Work-Up

·         Ability to perform lensometry, visual acuity, manifest refraction for distance and near vision, pupil assessment, color screening, stereo testing, auto refraction, auto keratometry, glare testing, ocular motility screening, confrontational visual field testing, Schirmer testing, Amsler grid, tonometry, anterior segment checks, and dilation of pupils

 Diagnostic Testing

·         Ability to perform visual field testing, fundus photography, topography, and pachymetry

Contact Lens Fitting

·         Performs keratometry and refraction, selection of contact lenses to fit, assessment of fitting, instruction of insertion and removal, discussion of risks and wearing time, and completion of order forms

Advanced Testing:

·         Ability to perform GDX, OCT, ASCANS, and any other advanced diagnostic testing added to the practice

Doctor Assistant:

·         Assist doctor as needed in direct patient care

·         Set up proper instrumentation

·         Act as scribe for doctor

·         Maintain smooth flow of patients and direct doctor to next patient to be seen

·         Assist in preparation of biopsies for the laboratory

Administrative Tasks:

·         Stock rooms with diagnostic drops, gloves, swabs, alcohol preparation pads, note pads, contact lens order forms, contact lens solutions, etc.

·         Maintain cleanliness of lanes including slit lamps, exam chairs, and counters

·         Stock and monitor cold sterilization trays

·         Clean diagnostic lenses

·         Open and close lanes ensuring all lights are turned off

·         Maintain proper inventory of supplies

·         Other duties as assigned

Compensation:

·         Salary DOE

·         Full Benefits Package Available

The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination in employment and harassment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, genetic status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, discipline, and termination. 

Required:

·         High school diploma or equivalent

·         Two years’ experience as an ophthalmic technician preferred

·         JCAHPO certified or working toward certification

• Attends work and required meetings when expected and is punctual
• Demonstrates professional attitude – has the ability to separate personal and work life

·         Maintains professional appearance – adheres to dress code and demonstrates good   personal hygiene

• Utilizes good judgment – has the ability to make good decisions based on job knowledge and experience and prioritization of tasks
• Has initiative – is a self-starter
• Is a team player – willingly assists others in accomplishing job objectives
• Demonstrates awareness – is conscious of behaviors, language, and volume while in the presence of patients
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with patients, co-workers, and doctors
• Follows instructions – demonstrates the ability to accept constructive criticism from both management and co-workers and carries tasks to completion
• Is a good time manager – uses time wisely and has the ability to multi-task

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.