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    Certified Ophthalmic Technician - Elkins Park, United States - SightMD Pennsylvania

    SightMD Pennsylvania
    SightMD Pennsylvania Elkins Park, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    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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