Ophthalmic Assistant/technician - Mount Kisco, United States - CareerNation
Description
Ophthalmic Assistant/TechnicianOPHTHALMOLOGY
Pay Rate:
Up to $28/hour
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Position Overview:
Under close supervision, assist the Eye Center physicians and other technical support personnel to perform diagnostic tests necessary for evaluation of patient eye problems.
Performs basic ophthalmic testing procedures as directed by physician or supervisor including, but not limited tovisual acuity, history taking, tonometry, lensometry, motility, pupil assessment, visual fields, and may perform refraction.
May administer dilation or anesthetic drops. Performs various clerical, stocking, and maintenance functions.Essential Functions:
- Participates in the delivery of patient care in an effective manner. Under close supervision perform preliminary screening examinations for physician review including, but not limited to, visual acuity, history taking, tonometry, lensometry, motility, pupil assessment, visual fields, simple color vision tests, and may perform refraction. Examine the cornea, lens, and anterior chamber of the eye using a slit lamp and note variations from normal. May administer dilation or anesthetic drops. May assist with patient contact lens insertion and removal training.
- Performs stocking and maintenance functions. Maintains physical environment of exam and procedure rooms. Cleans and stocks rooms daily and maintains appropriate supply of sample drug medications as needed. Assists with ordering medical/office supplies. Prepares for transport of contaminated instruments and equipment for sterilization. Facilitates calibration, maintenance, and monitoring of equipment as needed.
- Performs various clerical functions. Assists with appointments and telephone call screening activities.
- Demonstrates a positive, concerned and sensitive response in the workplace. Interacts with patients, visitors, and all personnel in a courteous manner. Resolves conflict in a healthy and constructive manner. Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients and coworkers; demonstrates respect for individual, cultural, and social differences. Contributes to the positive atmosphere of the work environment.
- Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings. Supports the development of other staff and formal learners.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Education:
- Work requires an education background generally equivalent to a high school education.
Experience:
- 2 years of directly related experience working for an Ophthalmologist.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:
- Preferred: Certification as a certified Ophthalmic Assistant by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)
- Must have BLS Certification
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