Ophthalmic Technician

About the role

This position works with the ophthalmologist to provide patient care by performing ophthalmic testing, accurate history taking and documentation, assisting with medical treatments and procedures, and other clinical activities as requested. Provides education to the patient in a safe, caring manner. Accurately documents clinical data into the electronic medical record.

Primary responsibilities

• Prepares patient for the ophthalmic exam by the Ophthalmologist
• Performs anterior and posterior segment initial diagnostic testing, including but not limited to: automated refraction, a-scan ultrasonography, corneal topography, optical coherence tomography, pachymetry, refraction and visual field testing.
• Obtains and maintains an updated patient medical, social and family history
• Accurately documents patient’s chief complaint, history or present illness and all required exam elements
• Provides patient education as directed by physician’s care plan for the patient. Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders, use of drops, contact lenses, drugs, and answers questions about surgery and specialty imaging required/ordered.
• Clocks scheduling and prepares required documents for patient procedures
• Accurately records all information in EMR system according to established standards and requirements
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records, completing diagnostics, and keeping patient information confidential.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following established EMG policies and procedures
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, maintaining supplies, and promptly reporting equipment issues
• Maintains stock in exam room in accordance with standard inventory and physician preferences
• Assists with minor procedures which may include maintaining sterile field

Qualifications

• High School diploma required – undergraduate degree preferred
• Current BLS certification, or completion of certification course within 6 months of date of hire
• JCAHPO certification preferred, or completion of the Ophthalmic Medical Assisting home study course and exam within 6 months of date of hire

Professional development

• Keeps abreast of advances on ophthalmic care within subspecialty
• Pursues OSC, COA, COT or COMT JCAHPO certification after OA is obtained
• May Pursue EMG ASC surgical assisting program in order to assist in surgery in the EMG ASC
• Pursues continuing education programs for professional development and meeting requirements for recertification