Ophthalmic Technician

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High school graduate or equivalent
• •Minimum of one-year clinical experience, with at least six months of that occurring within the past 12 months
• •Practical knowledge of surgical equipment, instruments, supplies, and skills sufficient to set up surgical materials and position and drape patients for surgery
• •Practical knowledge and skills sufficient to recognize and assess deviations from normal conditions, make immediate modifications, and notify Ophthalmologist in charge
• •Possess knowledge of a wide variety of interrelated assignments and training or work experience sufficient to resolve a range of problems with responsibility for carrying assignments to completion
• •Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• •Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Must maintain BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• •N95 Respirator Clearance for fit testing and unrestricted wearing must be provided prior to starting work and annually
• •Tuberculosis screening performed within three months of reporting to the client's site
• •Current required immunizations: Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine
• •Current required immunizations: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine or positive antibody titer
• •Current required immunizations: Varicella vaccine or positive antibody titer or diagnosis or verification of a history of varicella disease
• •Current required immunizations: Hepatitis B vaccine series or Positive Hepatitis B surface antibody titer
• •Current required immunizations: Influenza vaccine (annual)
• •Annual medical clearance at client site
• •Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment
• •Must possess problem-solving skills
• •Read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate with all parties and other health care providers
• •Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone
• •Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
• •Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency
• •Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc
• •Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time
• •Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature
• •Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team
• •Must be able to work on-site at the client's facility in Honolulu, HI
• •Monday through Friday (7:00am-4:00), (eight (8) hours per day, plus one (1) unpaid lunch break)
• •May be required to work on a Saturday on an infrequent basis
• •Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time
• •Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position
• •Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace
• •Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen
• •May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays
• •May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes
• •May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours