Ophthalmic Tech 2

About the role

The Ophthalmic Technician 2 performs skilled duties related to the eye, assisting the physician as part of the health care team for ocular health. Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, promoting the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Core values include serving faithfully, never settling, being in it together, and making an impact.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and documents the patient's chief complaint, history, and ocular findings accurately, following compliance guidelines.
• Performs tests including visual acuity measurement, lensometry, pupil function, 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 patients 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 in recharge wells; turns off lamps and projectors and covers them.

Qualifications

• Education: H.S. Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Experience: 1 year of experience
• Certification/License/Registration: Must obtain one of the following within 1 year of hire: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), or Certified Retinal Angiographer (RA).

Skills

• General understanding of ophthalmic care modalities, therapies, terminology, medications, and equipment.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and neat professional appearance.
• Effective communication with coworkers, patients' families, doctors, and patients.
• Flexibility to handle multiple ongoing tasks.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Basic computer skills including typing, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld 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.