Certified Ophthalmic Technician

4 weeks ago

Elkins Park, United States SightMD Pennsylvania Full time

Job Description For the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant are:

· Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.

· Performs technical workups, patient interviews and special testing.

· Obtains patient history, to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history of allergies and medications.

· Maintains and cleans all equipment being used.

· Ability to perform comprehensive work-ups in a timely manner.

· Returns phone calls to patients and pharmacies.

· Assists in minor surgery.

· Maintains patient confidentiality.

· Accurately performs: Vision Acuity, color Vision, OCT, Confrontational Visual Fields, Pachymetry, Cell Counts, Schimer's test, Assist with lasers, Autorefractors, Lensometry, Keratometry, Tonometry, Visual Fields, Amsler grid, fundus photos, Pupil Exams, Tear Lab.

· Scribe with physician.

· Troubleshoot instrument repairs as necessary.

· Determines which patient should be taken next from the waiting room to have testing initiated.

· Following testing, advises as to who will see them next and makes them comfortable during the wait.

· Maintains a smooth flow of patients to the physician, altering the test sequence as required.

· Escorts patients from the clinical area to the check-out station or optical dispensary when necessary.

· Helps with triaging phone calls.

· Assists in screenings as needed.

· Seeks advice from more senior staff as necessary, never performing beyond capabilities.

· Maintains stock levels and cleanliness of exam lanes.

· Performs other duties, as required.

· Must be able to cover numerous late nights a month and travel to other offices as needed.

Job Requirements for the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant are:

· Position requires good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care.

· Knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care and usage needed.

· Ability to assess common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work environment required.

· Ability to communicate with patients, co-workers and supervisor is critical.

· Must be willing to help in all areas and understand the need for efficient use of time.

· Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms and ocular meds.

· Has a working understanding of A-Scans, fundus photos, nerve fiber analysis and fluorescein angiography.

· Has basic knowledge of contact lenses.

· Utilizes proper eye drop technique and sterility.

· Understands and uses proper sterile technique.

· Utilizes proper universal precaution procedures.

· Understands and communicates well to patients about eye surgeries.

· Understands and follows procedures for surgical and procedural consents.

· Displays consistent professionalism.

· Is energetic and empathetic with patients.

· Consistently display positive rapport with fellow employees.

· Cooperates with supervisory staff and physicians.

· Scribes readily when doctor desires.

· Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment.

· Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· Computer literacy.

· Ability to work as a team member.

· Strong organization skills with attention to detail.

· Maintains certification.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High school diploma or GED

2. Previous experience or training in this or similar position

3. Successful completion of JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant requirements

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