Ophthalmic Technician
Job Description
Job Description Job Description
Job Description For the Ophthalmic Assistant are:
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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 Ophthalmic Assistant are:
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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:
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High school diploma or GED 2.
Previous experience or training in this or similar position
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