Ophthalmic Technician

Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.
• Obtains patient history and transcribes results into our EHR (electronic health record) as physician(s) orally dictate during patient exam. Transcribes results in a accurate and detailed completion.
• Records physician(s) fee tickets in EHR (electronic health record) as physician(s) orally dictate during patient exam.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Escorts patients to appropriate area (i.e., reception area, dilating room, cataract testing, etc.).
• Assists physician(s) by obtaining supplies as needed during patient care.
• Assistance to Technician as needed.
• Performs visual acuity tests on patients in accordance to established guidelines.
• Controls patient flow.
• Performs autorefraction and lensometry tests as needed on patients in accordance with established guidelines.
• Performs tonometry on patients in accordance to established guidelines.
• Determines if patient needs further testing by technician. Notification by technician of name of patient that requires further testing.
• Performs visual field testing, glare testing, color vision testing, Schirmer's tear testing on patients as required. Requirement is determined by established guidelines.
• Reviews patient charts and posts tests and examination results into EHR (electronic health record) as well enter information of prior visits in EHR record.
• Clean and sterilize equipment and maintain autoclave in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with geriatric patients and patients of all ages.
• Stocking of supplies on an ongoing basis to keep current stock requirements.
• Cleaning of patient exam rooms in relation to testing and equipment.
• Demonstrates compliance with all provisions of safety rules and other policies and procedures.
• Check expiration of medications and supplies and follow-up as appropriate and in accordance with established guidelines and policies.

Requirements:

Regular travel to satellite locations may be required