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Ophthalmic Tech

2 months ago

Palo Alto, United States MFS Talent Full time $22 - $26
Shift: Monday - Friday, 40hrs/week

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Location: Onsite; Palo Alto, CA
Compensation: $22 to $26 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities
Collect patient medical histories, including vision complaints, eye health history, medications, and general health information.
Prepare patients for eye examinations by explaining procedures and answering questions.
Measure intraocular pressure using tonometry, assess corneal thickness, and measure pupil size and response.
Operate diagnostic equipment such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), fundus photography, and corneal topography to capture images of the eye's internal and external structures.
Document the ophthalmologist's findings during eye exams and treatments in patient records (sometimes acting as a medical scribe).

Education Qualification
A high school diploma or equivalent is typically the minimum requirement.
Completion of a formal Ophthalmic Technician training program (1-2 years), which can lead to a certificate or an associate degree in Ophthalmic Technology or a related field.

Licenses and Certifications
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA): Entry-level certification.
Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT): Mid-level certification after further experience and training.
Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT): Advanced-level certification.
Certifications are offered by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).

Experience
Experience working in an ophthalmology or optometry setting is often preferred.

Benefits
Dental/Medical/Vision

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