80% Ophthalmic Technician - University Campus
University of Iowa · Iowa City, IA · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
Responsibilities
- Perform an extensive number of routine and advanced technical procedures, as delegated by the physician, to collect medical data and assist in patient care.
- Day-to-day operations and interaction with patients to obtain medical histories and precise measurement and documentation of: Visual acuity, Manual lensometry, Confrontational visual fields, Stereopsis, Motility, Pupillary function, Color plates, Applanation tonometry, Humphrey visual field, Topography, Pachymetry, Tear Testing, OCT, IOL master, LenStar.
- May perform scribing for physicians, and assisting with clinical procedures.
Work Habits
- Documents patient information regarding testing.
- Prepares charts for next day’s clinics.
- Affirms proper billing documents are completed and turned in to Billing.
- Completes assignment, seeks assistance when necessary and assumes responsibility for special duties or tasks assigned.
- Maintains professional appearance.
Conduct Towards Patients
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Maintains a courteous and respectful approach towards patients and visitors.
- Reports unusual patient incidents, complaints, or concerns.