Ophthalmic Technician - Scottsdale Ophthalmology | Part-Time | Scottsdale Quick ! Ophthalm

The Ophthalmic Technician assists in the delivery of health care and patient care management working one on one with any practice provider.

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment, including obtaining patient history, documenting allergies, noting current vision measurements, maintaining medication lists, and generating surgical consent forms. Assists the provider during the patient encounter as requested.
• Administers medications such as eye drops under a physician’s written order.
• Performs various diagnostic tests and imaging.
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
• Maintains supplies and equipment for treatment and examination.
• Travels between offices for clinic coverage as requested.
• Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as requested.

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research, and advanced medical education.

• We place children and families at the center of all we do.
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way.
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact.
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future.
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Employees in the role prior to 12/01/2016 must have at least five (5) years of Ophthalmic Technician experience with no high school diploma or equivalent.

• One (1) or more years of experience working directly with an ophthalmologist or optometrist in a clinical setting.
• Possess a strong working knowledge of electronic health records, including high-level computer literacy.
• Knowledge of examination and diagnostic room procedures, medical equipment, and instruments used to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to multi‑task and complete tasks with thorough follow‑through.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with patients, office staff, and the public.

• Current BLS Certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association.

• Physical Requirement – Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – Occasionally.
• Physical Requirement – Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc.) – Constantly.
• Physical Requirement – Hearing – Frequently.
• Physical Requirement – Pushing/Pulling – Occasionally.
• Physical Requirement – Reaching – Occasionally.
• Physical Requirement – Sitting – Constantly.
• Physical Requirement – Standing – Occasionally.
• Physical Requirement – Stooping/Crouching/Kneeling/Crawling – Occasionally.
• Physical Requirement – Talking – Constantly.
• Physical Requirement – Walking – Occasionally.
• Physical Requirement – Near Vision – Constantly.
• Physical Requirement – Far Vision – Occasionally.
• Physical Requirement – Color Discrimination – Frequently.
• Physical Requirement – Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Frequently.
• Physical Requirement – Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Frequently.
• Physical Requirement – Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally.
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Inside office environment – Applicable.