Health Technician

Summary

This position is located in the Optometry Department at Whiteriver Service Unit, Whiteriver, Arizona. The primary function is to provide technical assistance to the Service Unit & Area Optometrists and Ophthalmologists. This position demands a significant degree of personal responsibilities. The technician must perform procedures and assist the Optometrists and Ophthalmologists in the examination and treatment of patients that increase the overall efficiency of the Optometry Department.

Duties

Performs screening to include: visual acuity, confrontation fields, extra ocular muscle movements, pupillary reactions, interpupillary distance measurements, lens neutralization manually or automated. Performs screening which includes taking a case history on all patients and demonstrating competency in interviewing all ages. The technician reviews the chart for pertinent health information and obtains ocular information from outside agencies
who have provided services. Performs retinal or anterior segment photography to assist the optometrist or ophthalmologist with photo documentation. Performs optic nerve and macular topography to assist with glaucoma management or other diseases. Inserts and/or prepares applicable patient flow sheets and/or forms for optometrist's or ophthalmologist's use. Completes referral forms for outside services, release of information, and historical entry of ophthalmological care in the electronic health record. Meets and greets patients, directs patient flow, schedules appointments, answers telephones, takes messages, transfers phone calls, responds to patient inquiries, assists patients with referrals, medication requests, pre-op and post-op information, and questions regarding clinic policies and procedures.

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