Ophthalmology Assistant Tech

Shift Details

• 40 hours/week, Full Time
• Clinic hours: Monday-Thursday 7:00am-5:00pm, Friday (bi-weekly) 7:00am-12:00pm
• Scheduled shifts: Monday-Thursday 6:45am-5:00pm, rotating Friday clinic coverage

About the Role

Performs preliminary examinations and evaluations of patients with ocular complaints, disease, or disorders by initiating and executing technical tests utilized exclusively in ophthalmology. Provides information to and consults with ophthalmologists.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and taking patient histories, HPI >=4 components
• Perform eye tests under Ophthalmology Quality Standards of Care including vision screenings, manual refractions, and various diagnostic tests, etc.
• Facilitate the workflow of patients when assigned various clinical/technician role(s)
• Facilitates prior authorizations
• Must be able to perform highly accurate manual refractions within a timely manner
• Must be proficient in glaucoma testing, visual fields, fundus photos, refracting and topography
• Ideal candidate will have experience in cataract surgery counseling for patients considering cataract surgery
• Maintain supplies and equipment for department function including inventory control
• Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives (i.e. CQI, TQM, Lean, 100% participation, etc.)

Requirements

• Prior experience in an Ophthalmology clinic
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers
• One year of experience as an ophthalmic technician, ophthalmic assistant, or optometric technician
• Experience in cataract surgery counseling for patients considering cataract surgery
• EMR experience
• Possess a level of computer literacy that ensures accuracy and timeliness when working with patients
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Works well with coworkers and patients

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications for Ophthalmology Assistant:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers
  • One year of experience as an ophthalmic technician, ophthalmic assistant, or optometric technician
  • Experience in cataract surgery counseling for patients considering cataract surgery
  • EMR experience
  • Possess a level of computer literacy that ensures accuracy and timeliness when working with patients
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
  • Works well with coworkers and patients
• Preferred qualifications for Ophthalmology Assistant:
  • Certified Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant License

Benefits

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn More About Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Here.

Intermountain Health

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