Certified Ophthalmic Technician

Certified Ophthalmic Technician

Do you want to use your strong interpersonal skills to help others? Are you an organized person who likes working in a team environment? Do you have 2-5 years of experience as a certified ophthalmic assistant?

If so, join Arizona Eye Consultants and grow your career as an ophthalmic technician! The ophthalmic technician performs an extensive number of data collection functions to allow for the proper professional diagnosis of patients’ conditions.

Arizona Eye Consultants was founded in 2001 by Dr. Sean McCafferty. We are Multi-specialty Ophthalmology/Optometry practice which includes eighteen providers. Our specialties include, glaucoma, cataract, pediatrics specialty contact lenses. We have over 100 employees and five locations in Tucson. Travel is required among all locations. We offer a competitive benefits package which include, medical, dental, vision and 401k. We are the largest Ophthalmology/Optometry practice in Southern Arizona and are looking for hard working, reliable and compassionate people to help our community. This position has the potential for management track.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High school diploma; some college preferred.
2. Two to five years’ experience as a certified ophthalmic assistant preferred.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrated, advanced comprehension of the ophthalmic assistant skills as outlined by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
2. Basic understanding of optics and the ability to perform refractometry.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Empathetic personality with concern for patients’ needs.
5. Strong organization with attention to detail.
6. Ability to work as a team member.
7. Demonstrated comprehension of the principles of optics, refraction, and contact lenses.
8. Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive work ups on three patients per hour.
9. Demonstrated computer literacy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Communication and Patient Care
   1. Acquaints all new patients with office procedures to which they will be exposed.
   2. Informs patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed, and how the patient will be affected during the tests.
   3. Obtains patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.
   4. Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include:

• Visual acuity
• Manual lensometry
• Confrontational visual fields
• Stereo testing
• Evaluation of motility
• Pupillary function tests
• Color plates
• Applanation tonometry
• Refractometry
• Angle assessment
• Dilation of pupils
• Contact lens evaluations
• Visual field testing
• Optic nerve scanning (i.e., OCT, HRT, GDx)
• Pachymetry
• Corneal topography
• Other tasks specific to the physician’s needs as a result of new technologies

1. Provides back-up to the ophthalmic photographer regarding fundus, exterior and anterior segment photographs.
2. Performs duties consistent with ophthalmic writer/scribe.
3. Assists physician with laser procedures.
4. Assists physician with minor surgery, maintaining practice standards of sterile technique and infection control.

1. Triage
   1. Determines which patient should be taken next from the waiting room to have testing initiated.
   2. Escorts all patients from the waiting room for data collection.
   3. Advises patients as to who will see them following testing and makes patients comfortable during wait.
   4. Maintains a smooth flow of patients to the physician, altering the test sequence as required.
   5. Provides telephone support regarding ocular emergencies, prescription refills, and patient care questions.
   6. Communicates with reception to facilitate proper patient flow.

1. Instrument Maintenance
   1. Troubleshoots instruments as necessary.
   2. Replaces bulbs.
   3. Checks connections.
   4. Performs archiving functions according to manufacturer recommendations.
   5. Performs autoclaving and maintenance of instrument sterility.
   6. Reports continued difficulty to Lead Ophthalmic Technician.

1. Administrative
   1. Seeks advice from more senior staff as necessary, never performing beyond capabilities.
   2. Confirms patients’ appointments by phone two business days in advance.
   3. Maintains cleanliness in exam and procedure rooms.
   4. Maintains back up levels of stock in exam and procedure rooms.
   5. Performs other duties as required.