Ophthalmic Lead Technician

About the role

Position requires a sound understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care, knowledge of ophthalmologic instrumentation and testing equipment, including proper care and use. 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.

Responsibilities

• Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
• Performs technical workups, patient interviews, and special testing.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, and ocular meds.
• Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc.
• Maintains and cleans all equipment being used, reporting if not in working condition.
• Returns phone calls to patients and pharmacies.
• Assists in minor surgery.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Efficiently and accurately interviews patients and documents histories.
• When required, accurately performs refraction, lensometry, keratometry, tonometry, visual fields, Amsler grid testing, muscle testing, and pupil examination.
• Utilizes proper eye drop technique and sterility.
• Understands and uses proper sterile technique.
• Utilizes proper universal precaution procedures.
• Understands characteristics of common anterior segment disorders and oculoplastic conditions.
• Understands and communicates well to patients about cataract surgery.
• Understands and follows procedures for surgical and procedural consents.
• Develops the daily room schedule for providers.
• Schedules daily assignment of techs.
• Supervises techs.
• Responsible for medication and supply ordering.
• Provides ongoing training to techs.
• Schedules surgeries for attending providers in conjunction with their office staff (support of the residency program).
• Monitors and completes competencies for tech staff.
• Is a proactive member of the TJC readiness team.
• Troubleshoots equipment issues.
• Contacts vendors for assistance as required.
• Participates in the evaluation of techs.
• Maintains certification.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Successful completion of JCAHPO ophthalmic assistant certification required.
• 3-5 years of experience preferred, or a combination of education and management/leadership experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical, computer, and communication skills desired.

Skills

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.

Pay

Pay Range $24.00 - $32.00 per hour. The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday 8a-5p.