Ophthalmic Technician jobs in Clarksville, TN

Ophthalmic Technician provides technical services to assigned ophthalmic patients and assists ophthalmologists or optometrists in the examination and treatment of eye disorders. Takes patient history, conducts visual acuity screenings, and performs various technical procedures, including refractometry, tonometry, lensometry, and keratometry. Being an Ophthalmic Technician prepares patients for exams and procedures. Operates, maintains, and sanitizes ophthalmic equipment and instruments. Additionally, Ophthalmic Technician may assist physicians in performing minor surgical and laser procedures. May dispense contact lenses. Typically requires an associate degree. May require Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA). May require Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT). Typically reports to a manager. Ophthalmic Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Ophthalmic Tech
  • SEES GROUP
  • Clarksville, TN OTHER
  • Job Details

    Job Location:    TN Clarksville - Clarksville, TN
    Position Type:    Full Time
    Education Level:    High School
    Salary Range:    Undisclosed
    Job Shift:    Day
    Job Category:    Health Care

    Description

    POSITION SUMMARY

    The Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for working up the patient, assisting the doctor, and performing diagnostic testing.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following:

    • Works up patients
    • Performs pretesting and diagnostic testing
    • Assists physicians with procedures
    • Assists physicians with documentation in the EHR
    • Scribes for physicians when needed
    • Maintains exam rooms including stocking and cleaning
    • Checks and stocks travel bags and equipment for satellites
    • Assists with maintaining and ordering medical supplies
    • Travels to satellite locations as needed
    • Provides on-going training of Patient Care Assistants
    • Maintains knowledge of and follows policies, procedures, Code of Conduct, and all Federal and state rules and regulations related to the position.
    • Attends all required compliance trainings.
    • Fill RX refill request
    • Triage patients/decides if/when follow up is necessary.
    • Return patient phone calls/answering questions or concerns
    • Completes all required compliance training.
    • Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

    Qualifications


    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • Knowledge of anatomy of the eye, ocular conditions and ocular imaging equipment
    • Ability to do a basic slit lamp exam, refract the patient and use the following equipment: auto-refractor, tonometry, visual fields, OCT, pachymetry, corneal topography, Optical Biometry (including IOL Master and/or Lenstar), B-scan and A-Scan
    • Ability to transfer mobile patients to exam chair and occasionally move patients in a wheelchair
    • Good problem solving and decision-making skills
    • Good interpersonal and customer service skills
    • Good dexterity
    • Good computer skills including use of standard office programs
    • Ability to perform tasks in a timely manner
    • Ability to speak, read, and write in English
    • Ability to pleasantly and effectively communicate both orally and in writing
    • Ability to operate standard office equipment
    • Ability to concentrate, think, and learn
    • Ability to hear, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, lift, push, and pull.

    EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

    High School diploma or equivalent is required; a minimum of one (1) year ophthalmic clinical experience is preferred; experience with electronic health records is preferred.

  • 9 Days Ago

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Technician
  • Nick Mayer Auto Group
  • Dickson, TN FULL_TIME
  • Nick Mayer Chevrolet Buick GMC of Dickson, TN is actively searching for 5 Year GM & ASE Certified Technicians to join our growing team! We’re located right off the interstate & just 35 miles from Nash...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Technician
  • QAS MANAGEMENT COMPANY INC
  • Dickson, TN OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: FG0008 - Dickson, TN Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Description$14.00/hour-FG0008- 522 Highway 46 S, Dickson, KY 37055 General Purpose of the Po...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Technician
  • QAS MANAGEMENT COMPANY INC
  • Paris, TN OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: FG0019 - Paris, TN Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Description$13.00/hour-FG0019- 1052 Mineral Wells Ave, Paris, TN 38242 General Purpose of the ...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Technician
  • QAS MANAGEMENT COMPANY INC
  • Clarksville, TN OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: FG0009 - Clarksville, TN Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Description$13.00/hour-FG0009- 2223 Madison St, Clarksville, TN 37043 General Purpose of...
  • 23 Days Ago

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IS Technician
  • Clean Harbors
  • Idlewild, TN FULL_TIME
  • Thompson Industrial, A Clean Harbors Company, in Athens, TN is looking for Hydroblast Technicians to work at various customer locations, and to join their safety conscious team! This team member is re...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Certified Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse - $48-49/hr - Clarksville, TN
  • ConnectRN
  • Clarksville, TN
  • connectRN is an app created by a nurse, with nurses and aides' needs in mind. Every day, connectRN helps thousands of nu...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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FT Client Support Specialist (Work From Home)>
  • Adentro
  • Clarksville, TN
  • [Customer Service / Fully Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / Up to $55K per year / Medical, dental, and vision / 401K - As a C...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Home Care Aide
  • Silverangels
  • Clarksville, TN
  • ** Home Care Aide** ** Silver Angels of Tennessee- Montgomery, LLC** Employment Status: **PRN** Were currently hiring **...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patient Sitter - (FT, Days )>
  • Community Health Systems
  • Clarksville, TN
  • Community Health Systems - JobID: 1edb9ae8-b4f9-4fd3-8654-58b1c0ff08a5 [Nursing Assistant / Health Aide] As a Patient Si...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Therapist - Remote
  • Guideline Healthcare LLC.
  • Clarksville, TN
  • Fully Remote Licensed Therapist / Counselor opportunities for part-time or full time. Bonus offered Licensed Therapist D...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Surgical Technologist - Surgical Tech $1800/wk
  • Nomad Health
  • Clarksville, TN
  • Job Description Nomad Health seeks an experienced General - Surgical Tech surgical tech for a travel assignment in TN. T...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Surgical Technologist - Surgical Tech $1800/wk
  • Nomad Health
  • Clarksville, TN
  • Job Description Nomad Health seeks an experienced General - Surgical Tech surgical tech for a travel assignment in TN. T...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Nursing LPN
  • Springfield Heights
  • Clarksville, TN
  • $1,500.00 SIGN ON BONUS COMPASSIONATE NURSE? WE ARE LOOKING FOR A LEADER TO ENCOURAGE/EDUCATE/LEAD OUR TEAM OF CAREGIVER...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Clarksville is the county seat of Montgomery County, Tennessee, United States. It is the fifth-largest city in the state behind Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and Chattanooga. The city had a population of 132,929 at the 2010 census, and an estimated population of 153,205 in 2017. It is the principal central city of the Clarksville, TN–KY metropolitan statistical area, which consists of Montgomery and Stewart Counties in Tennessee, and Christian and Trigg Counties in Kentucky. The city was founded in 1785 and incorporated in 1807, and named for General George Rogers Clark, frontier fighter and ...
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Income Estimation for Ophthalmic Technician jobs
$42,928 to $55,534
Clarksville, Tennessee area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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