Certified Ophthalmic Technician

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 requirements

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