Ophthalmic Technician

Job Summary

To perform an extensive number of examination and diagnostic functions as delegated by the physician to allow for proper, professional diagnosis of patients' conditions. Demonstrate ophthalmic assistant skills as outlined by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO). PAID ON-THE-JOB TRAINING IS PROVIDED.

Responsibilities and Duties

Perform preliminary screening examinations for physician review including, but not limited to, central and peripheral visual field tests; ocular motility tests; color vision tests; pharmacological pupil tests; tonometry, tonography and tensilon tonography tests to determine intraocular pressure and pupil testing for size, equality and reaction prior to dilation.

Examine the cornea, lens and anterior chamber of the eye using a slit lamp and note variations from normal.

Measure acuity of patient, with and without glasses, for distance and near vision; obtain optical and lensometry measurements to determine lens prescription and correct acuity problems; record findings on patient chart.

Obtain topographical measurements of the eye to include corneal diameter and curvature; assist the physician to fit patients with contact lenses and evaluate lens fit with a bio-microscope; instruct patients on the proper techniques used in caring for, inserting and wearing contact lenses.

Direct the flow of patients examined by physician; obtain medical and personal data for patient charts; screen patients for conditions excluding ocular examination; arrange for laboratory and other tests, ophthalmic photography, outpatient studies and patient admissions and surgery as requested by physician; alleviate patient and family concerns by explaining diagnostic procedures and method of treatment.

Screen walk-in patients, emergency patients and telephone calls from patients and referring physicians to determine appropriate physician and priority of appointments. Administer Electro-retinogram, Electro-oculogram tests and specular microscopy examinations to patients.

Calibrate and maintain all instruments used including, but not limited to bio-microscopes, lensometer, keratometer, tangent screen, slit lamp and tonometers; clean and stock consultation rooms and microbiology laboratory with drugs and other supplies as needed.

Sterilize and set up instruments for ophthalmic surgical procedures; assist with minor office surgery, laser treatments and operating room surgery as required.

Assist the physician in the preparation of routine microbiological specimens and in various research studies. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Assist with medications refills, prior authorizations requests for both medical and surgical needs, billing, as well as other clerical duties.

Opens exam rooms at the start of each business day. Keeps exam rooms stocked and clean.

Closes exam rooms at the end of each business day.

Qualifications and Skills

Knowledge of organization policies and procedures. Knowledge of computer systems and applications. Knowledge of business office procedures. Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation to type patient information. Skill in operating a computer and photocopy machine. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. Ability to maintain confidentially of sensitive information. Ability to apply written guidelines and standardized work practices. Ability to identify problems. Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetic or numeric systems.

5 locations throughout the treasure valley, must have reliable transportation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person