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Ophthalmic Technician
1 month ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Ophthalmic Technician to join our team at Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems. As an Ophthalmic Technician, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and assisting physicians during ophthalmic examinations and procedures.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare patients for ophthalmic examinations by conducting preliminary exams, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of the visit.
- Perform basic and routine vision screening examinations, including refraction, visual acuity, and tonometry.
- Administer eye medications and clean and maintain ophthalmic instruments.
- Assist physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures.
- Verify patient information and accurately record all information in the EMR system.
- Check the condition of patients' eyes by performing slit lamp examinations and documenting abnormalities.
- Prepare patients for ophthalmology examinations by dilating pupils and communicating results to the attending physician.
- Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Counsel patients by transmitting physician's orders and answering questions about surgery and specialty imaging.
- Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and performing preventive maintenance.
- Handle patient phone calls, messages, and prescription refill requests.
- Perform a standard number of patient work-ups based on established times while maintaining the quality of customer service.
- Open and close examination rooms, ensuring that equipment is cleaned and stocked properly.
- Maintain stock in the exam room and prepare instruments for sterilization or high-level disinfection.
- Set up and prepare for minor OR procedures, including setting sterile trays and maintaining the sterile field.
- Minimum of one year of work experience in optometric/ophthalmology performing initial examinations and diagnostic testing.
- Successful completion of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Ophthalmic Medical Assisting Course within 12 months.
- Obtain Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) by the Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel (JCAHPO) within 24 months of hire date.
- Minimum of two years of work experience in ophthalmology performing initial examinations and diagnostic testing.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
- Previous experience in an academic healthcare environment.
- Prolonged standing and walking.
- Lifting 20-50 pounds.
- Strong recall and reasoning skills.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and frequent customer interactions.
- Ability to adapt to frequent change.
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