Ophthalmic Technician

Lappen Eye Care is a private, multi-location practice in the Pittsburgh area. We are looking for an energetic and personable Ophthalmic Tech to join our team.

This position is primarily responsible for the work up, education and follow up of 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 by performing the following duties:
Documenting an accurate chief complaint
Checking vision
 Updating medical history
 Documenting medications
Checking intra-ocular eye pressure
Instilling drops
Seating patients in exam rooms
 Consenting patients for treatments/procedures/surgery
Confirming patient insurance authorizations for treatments
 Performing any other clerical and/or technical duties assigned
 Must learn all aspects of the eye and eye health
Being personable and friendly to patients and staff
 Working as a team player by covering shifts, traveling to other locations or changing assignments
 Performing OCT photos
Stocking supplies Keeping work area clean