NVISION Eye Centers

Operates LASIK and cataract surgery clinics

Ophthalmic Technician

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationUpdated on Nov 5

Full-timeSan Pedro, Los Angeles, CA, USA$20 - $25 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Two or more years of experience as an ophthalmology technician is ideal, but not stated as a strict requirement.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

Complete patient workups, including obtaining medical and surgical histories and performing diagnostic testing.
Ensure forms are complete and pertinent information is recorded.
Maintain outcome data.
Perform auto-refractions, topographical mapping, wavefront analysis, lensometry, pachymetry, and visual acuity testing.
Evaluate and measure pupil size and responses; use a slit lamp microscope and applanation tonometer; and instill eye drops properly.
Understand and use all equipment and instruments in the center, including the LASIK suite.
Provide preoperative and postoperative care and instructions.
Assist in surgery by preparing the laser room with supplies and sterilized equipment.
Stock medications and medical supplies, planning the work week to ensure required tasks are completed.
Call surgery patients to request preoperative and postoperative visits.
Order medical supplies.
Perform regular and emergency maintenance on medical equipment.
Assist in other areas as needed.

Desired Qualifications

A desire to provide an exceptional patient experience.

Overview

NVISION® Eye Centers is one of the largest ophthalmology providers in the U.S., with over 100 centers across five states including California, Oregon, Arizona, Texas, and Utah. An innovative leader in ophthalmology, we are dedicated to providing the best patient experience through the use of the latest technology and treatment by the most talented and experienced surgeons in the industry. With more than 3,000 eye doctors referring their patients and trusting their own eyes to NVISION surgeons, NVISION Eye Centers is the Eye Doctors' #1 Choice®.

General Ophthalmology Tech primarily responsible for the work up, education and follow up of potential patients. This position will complete all necessary work up including obtaining medical and surgical history, and the completion of all diagnostic testing. This position is also responsible for assisting the doctor in the exam lane and in surgical procedures by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Ensures that all forms are complete and pertinent information has been recorded.
Maintains the outcome data.
Performs deft in auto refractions, topographical mapping, wavefront analysis, lensometer, pachymeter and visual acuities.
Evaluates and measures pupil size and responses, general use of a slit lamp microscope, applanation tonometer and proper instillation of eye drops. 　
Understands all equipment and instruments used in the center, including LASIK suite
Provides pre/post-operative care and instructions.
Assists in surgery by preparing the laser room with supplies and sterilized equipment.
Stocks all medication and medical supplies by proactively planning work week to ensure completion of required tasks.
Calls to request pre/post-ops on surgery patients.
Orders all medical supplies.
Keeps up with all regular and emergency maintenance on medical equipment.
Assists in other areas as needed

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Qualifications

2+ years experience as Ophthalmology Technician is Ideal
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Desire to Provide an Exceptional Patient Experience

Min

USD $20.00/Hr.

Max

USD $25.00/Hr.

About the Company

NVISION Eye Centers

Operates LASIK and cataract surgery clinics

NVISION Eye Centers runs a large network of clinics that specialize in LASIK and cataract surgeries. Patients receive eye evaluations, choose from options like LASIK or cataract removal with lens implants, and undergo surgery with advanced equipment and experienced surgeons, followed by recovery care. The company differentiates itself through its extensive clinic network, focus on patient experience, and a trusted referral base of over 3,000 eye doctors dating back to 1999. Its goal is to deliver high-quality eye care and establish itself as the Eye Doctors’ #1 Choice.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $175M
Headquarters: Aliso Viejo, CA
Founded: 1999

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