Job description

POSITION: Ophthalmic Technician

DEPARTMENT: Clinical

REPORT TO: Team Facilitator and Individual Physician

JOB SUMMARY: This individual is responsible for performing an extensive number of data collection functions, as delegated by the physician, to allow for proper professional diagnosis of patients’ conditions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma; some college preferred.
• Preferred: two to five years experience as a certified ophthalmic assistant.
• Preferred: valid proof of certification as an ophthalmic assistant.
• Preferred: valid CPR certification.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated, advanced comprehension of the ophthalmic assistant skills as outlined by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
• Basic understanding of optics and the ability to perform refractometry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathetic personality with concern for patients’ needs.
• Strong organization with attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Demonstrated comprehension of the principles of optics, refraction, and contact lenses.
• Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive work ups on a patient every 25-30 minutes.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communication and Patient Care
• Acquaints all new patients with office procedures to which they will be exposed.
• Informs patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed, and how the patient will be affected during the tests.
• Obtains patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.
• Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include:
• Visual acuity
• Manual lensometry
• Confrontational visual fields
• Stereo testing
• Evaluation of motility
• Pupillary function tests
• Color plates
• Applanation tonometry
• Refractometry
• Angle assessment
• Dilation of pupils
• Visual field testing
• Optic nerve scanning (i.e. OCT, HRT, GDx)
• Pachymetry
• Corneal topography
• Other tasks specific to the physician’s needs as a result of new technologies
• Provides back-up to the ophthalmic photographer regarding fundus, exterior and anterior segment photographs.
• Performs duties consistent with ophthalmic writer/scribe.
• Assists physician with laser procedures.
• Assists physician with minor surgery, maintaining practice standards of sterile technique and infection control.
• Triage
• Determines which patient should be taken next from the waiting room to have testing initiated.
• Escorts all patients from the waiting room for data collection.
• Advises patients as to who will see them following testing and makes patients comfortable during wait.
• Maintains a smooth flow of patients to the physician, altering the test sequence as required.
• Provides telephone support regarding ocular emergencies, prescription refills, and patient care questions.
• Communicates with reception to facilitate proper patient flow.
• Instrument Maintenance
• Troubleshoots instruments as necessary.
• Replaces bulbs.
• Checks connections.
• Performs archiving functions according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Performs autoclaving and maintenance of instrument sterility.
• Reports continued difficulty to Team Facilitator.
• Administrative
• Seeks advice from more senior staff as necessary, never performing beyond capabilities.
• Is proficient in the practice management and EHR systems employed by the practice.
• Maintains cleanliness in exam and procedure rooms.
• Maintains back up levels of stock in exam and procedure rooms.
• Performs other duties as required.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Must be able to walk and stand for eight hours.
• Must be able to type or write legibly in a dimly-lit setting.
• Must be able to hear softly spoken words.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and printer.
• Frequently moves and lifts charts and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.'

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Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Ophthalmology Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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