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ERP International

Delivers Digital, BPM, and Health solutions

Ophthalmology Tech - Refractive Research

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 5
Full-timeSan Antonio, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least three years of experience in an ophthalmology or similar department performing evaluations of photorefractive keratectomy patients is required.
  • Knowledge of all aspects of refractive surgery and the pre-operative and post-operative management of refractive surgery patients is required.
  • Knowledge of clinic regulations, policies, and procedures for receiving visitors and patients, screening phone calls, and answering or referring questions is required.
  • Knowledge of the internal organization of patient records to search records and extract medical information and data relevant to patient care is required.
  • Knowledge of requisitioning equipment, supplies, and services is required.
  • A Certified Ophthalmic Assistant certification or higher certification from the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology is required.
  • A current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification is required.
  • The ability to pass a government background check or security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform initial medical screening of patients, including medical history, distance and near visual acuity with and without correction or pinhole, pupillary light reflex, and application tonometry, and assist with all aspects of patient care.
  • Evaluate triage patients needing immediate attention.
  • Answer or refer patient questions and chaperone patient examinations as needed.
  • Establish a sterile field and assist with minor surgical procedures, including photorefractive keratectomy, laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, and other refractive surgical procedures.
  • Perform ophthalmic studies, including auto refraction, keratometry, tonometry, visual field testing, pachymetry, specular microscopy, ophthalmic photography, potential acuity, brightness acuity, and other studies.
  • Use and maintain an autorefractor, phoropter, automatic and manual keratometer, Tono-Pen, Humphrey and Goldman visual field machines, corneal topographer, A-scan machine, pachymeter, specular microscope, ophthalmic photography equipment, slit lamp, potential acuity meter, brightness acuity test, color vision plates, stereo vision test, and personal computers.
  • Assist, educate, and train photorefractive keratectomy staff, ophthalmology clinic residents, and other technicians in day-to-day clinic activities, including organizing and maintaining examination room stocks.
  • Assist with clinical training activities, including laser certification wet laboratories, optometrist comanager certification courses, and resident educational activities.
  • Perform excimer laser responsibilities, including equipment and instrument inventory and upkeep.
  • Assist with clinical research protocols, including consenting subjects, completing required study documentation, verifying and auditing study documents, extracting data, and handling animals in research.
  • Learn new and unfamiliar technology, test equipment, and procedures being trialed for the Warfighter Refractive Surgery Program.
  • Assist with administrative and clinical duties such as filing and answering phones.

About the Company

ERP International

Delivers Digital, BPM, and Health solutions

ERP International provides Digital, Business Process Management, and Health solutions for government and commercial clients, including Health, Defense, National Security, and Homeland Security sectors. It works by combining research, benchmarking, and mature problem-solving methods with hands-on experience, operating under CMMI Dev M5 and CMMI Svc M3 and ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 standards to deliver consistent, data-driven improvements. The company differentiates itself with proven process maturity, recognized workplace and diversity awards, a top-tier Dunn & Bradstreet customer rating, and a track record as a fast-growing firm focused on reliable, cost-conscious mission-critical delivery. Its goal is to Be the Best by helping customers improve mission performance with scalable, dependable solutions that provide measurable ROI and high customer satisfaction.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Laurel, MD
Founded
2006

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