Lead Technician - Mesquite

Job Title: Lead Ophthalmic Technician 1220 N. Town East Blvd., Mesquite, 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