Employer job description

From Katmai's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.

SUMMARY

Provide a wide variety of duties to assist the optometrist/ophthalmologist as appropriate to the level of certification (i.e., COA, COT, or COMT).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Obtain patient histories, perform prescription verification, and maintain patient records.

· Assist in testing patient vision. Test far and near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception.

· Examine the eye, using slit lamp, for abnormalities of cornea, and anterior and posterior chambers.

· Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.

· Measure intraocular pressure of eyes (glaucoma test).

· Test field of vision, including central and peripheral vision, for defects, and chart test results on graph paper.

· Measure axial length of eye, using ultrasound equipment.

· Instruct patients concerning eye care and contact lens handling.

· Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Optometry Technician