Certified Ophthalmic Technician - Elkins Park Pennsylvania

Company: SightMD Pennsylvania
Location: Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
Posted On: 05/14/2024

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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