Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions. May administer eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct the patient in care and use of corrective lenses.
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Salary Information
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians: $44,080 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Administer non-intravenous medications. | General |
| Test patient vision. | General |
| Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment. | General |
| Instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment. | General |
| Sterilize medical equipment or instruments. | General |
| Clean medical equipment or facilities. | General |
| Record patient medical histories. | General |
| Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients. | General |
| Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. | General |
| Fit eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other vision aids. | General |
| Recommend types of assistive devices. | General |
| Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery. | General |
| Monitor patients following surgeries or other treatments. | Maintenance |
| Maintain medical equipment or instruments. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| AcuityPro | Medical software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| EyeMD EMR Healthcare Systems EyeMD EMR | Medical software |
| Medflow Complete | Medical software |
| MediPro Medisoft Clinical | Medical software |
| NaviNet Open | Medical software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| ezChartWriter | Medical software |
| iChartPlus | Medical software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist | Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology | Not Available |
| Certified Ophthalmic Technician | Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology | Not Available |
| Certified Paraoptometric Assistant | Commission on Paraoptometric Certification | Not Available |
| Certified Paraoptometric Coder | Commission on Paraoptometric Certification | Not Available |
| Certified Paraoptometric Technician | Commission on Paraoptometric Certification | Not Available |
| National Contact Lens Examiners Advanced Certification | American Board of Opticianry and the National Contact Lens Examiners | Not Available |
| Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist | Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology | Not Available |