Certified Ophthalmic Technician

5 days ago

Bayonne NJ United States PRISM Vision Group Full time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Ophthalmic Technician conduct measurements and tests that provides the Physician with the information needed to arrive at a diagnosis and to prescribe treatment. The Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for required documentation in compliance with the policies and provide excellent patient services.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Take an ocular and systemic history and accurately record visual acuity.
Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information. Performs testing required by type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and history.
Acts as scribe while physician examines patient entering data into electronic medical records.
Performs lensometry, automated refractometry, slit lamp examination including applanation tonometry, anterior chamber angle assessment and gross external exam, ocular muscle motility and balance testing, assess pupils and confrontation visual fields.
Administers diagnostic tests - OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry
Performs manifest refraction
Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications
Assists with in-office procedures ensuring proper informed consent is obtained, sets up and cleans up from procedures.
Assists in training of other ophthalmic assistants.
Assists with patient education.
Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the work day.
Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations. Understands and accepts responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer.
Maintains positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED). Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline highly preferred.

Certificates & Licenses
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Experience: 2-4 years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions or work performed. Willing to accept constructive criticism.
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly with attention to all details of a project or task.
Adaptability - Ability to adapt to and facilitate change in the workplace.
Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others using good listening skills.
Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of patients and co-workers. Exhibits a cheerful demeanor with the ability to display good-natured tolerance of delay or adversity.
Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Desire to excel, attempting non-routine tasks.
Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
Reliability - Can be relied upon to demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.
Team Player - The ability to work with others and independently for a common goal. Puts aside own individual needs to work toward the larger group objective and reinforces the contribution of others.

Computer Skills

· Facile with Microsoft Products

· Within 4 weeks of hire must be facile with Athena PMS and practice based EMR

WORK ENVIRONMENT
An office environment with controlled atmosphere. Possible exposure to staff or patients with communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens.

Other Physical Requirements
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)

Sense of Sound (normal range of hearing and vision)

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (gloves, face mask, eye shield, gown)

Behaviors
Preferred
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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