Optical Technician

Work setting

• Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist during assessment of patients and carry out treatment programs and develop materials for use with patients
• Assist health care professionals
• Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments, record test results and administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Maintain prescription records and inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and instrumentation for re-use according to standardized safety practices
• Maintain supplies
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Perform general clerical duties
• Perform various administrative functions
• Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory