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Certified Ophthalmic Technician - Elkins Park Pennsylvania
Company: SightMD Pennsylvania Location: Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
Posted On: 05/13/2024
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 requirementsPI9781b8a6ffaf-25660-34361921 More...
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