Ophthalmic Tech 1

About the role

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values: We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart. We never settle by constantly striving for better. We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

The Ophthalmic Technician 1 performs skilled duties related to the eye. This position assists the physician and is part of the health care team for ocular health.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and documents the patient's chief complaint, history of present illness, medical history, review of systems, and pertinent ocular findings accurately; follows compliance guidelines.
• Performs testing including visual acuity measurement, lensometry, pupil function testing, ocular motility, tonometry, and confrontation visual field testing.
• Provides other patient services as requested by the ophthalmologist.
• Performs refractometry; manual manifest refraction to draft preliminary glasses prescription.
• Performs various specialty tests ordered by a physician, such as pachymetry, Brightness Acuity Test (BAT), Potential Acuity Meter (PAM), and color vision testing.
• Assists with minor surgeries, intraocular injections, and laser treatments; prepares patients for sterile procedures in exam or treatment rooms.
• Educates patient regarding the administration of medications, and pre and post operative instructions, as directed by physician.
• Handles specimens, biopsies and culture materials safely.
• Administers topical ophthalmic and oral medications at the direction of a physician.
• Opens and closes exam lanes; ensures equipment is cleaned and disinfected; makes sure battery-powered instruments are seated properly in recharge wells; ensures lamps and projectors are switched off and under covers.

Qualifications

• Education: H.S. Diploma / GED Equivalent
• Experience: Less than 1 year of experience

Skills

• Basic understanding of Ophthalmic Care modalities, therapies, terminology, medications and equipment.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills as well as a neat professional appearance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, family of patients, doctors, and patients.
• Flexibility to handle multiple ongoing tasks.
• Must maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Basic computer skills, including but not limited to: typing, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand held scanning and email.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.