Senior Ophthalmic Technician Certified

Position Summary

Under the guidance of the physician and direct supervision of the Tech Trainer/Supervisor/and Chief Ophthalmic Technician. Performs various tasks to provide clinical support necessary for quality patient care. Participates in the care of patients in a clinical setting by performing various ophthalmic examinations; scheduling appointments, scribing, and maintaining patient medical records.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and gathers demographic information and documents in the medical record.
• Screens each patient and completes preliminary examination according to each physician’s preference to include, documentation of chief complaint, history of present illness, allergies, current medication, and medical history.
• Documents all procedures/decisions in the patient's medical record, under instruction from physician which may include facilitating and or scribing.
• Conducts fundamental patient education and counseling.
• Affixes to prepare patients for laser surgery, basic maintenance and inventory of ophthalmic equipment and supplies.
• Assists physician in preparing patients for laser surgery, basic maintenance and inventory of ophthalmic equipment and supplies.
• Assists the physician in surgical setting following established protocols and paying attention to patient’s clinical needs.
• Operates various clinical equipment.
• Records patients’ findings in patients’ medical records.
• Regularly maintains work area and equipment in a neat and orderly manner; assists in the cleaning and organizing of clinical area on own initiative and reports any malfunctioning equipment as observed by supervisor.
• Maintains a complete understanding of emergency procedures.
• Attends staff meetings and seminars.
• Adapts to changes based on departmental needs including but not limited to helping other team members, floating, adjusting assignments, etc.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferably one to two years of education beyond high school (graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant, Ophthalmic Medical Technology, Ophthalmic Assistant, or Allied Health Professional program or equivalent preferred).
• No certification is required for non-senior level positions.
• Certification or Licensure required. Requires current national certification through the Joint Commission of Allied Health Professionals in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) in at least one of the following: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Certified Ophthalmic Technician or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist Or: Licensure or Doctorate in Optometry or Ophthalmology, which includes foreign licensure and doctorate degrees.
• At least 2 years of previous experience working as an Ophthalmology Assistant or Technician.
• Requires 5+ years of previous experience working as an Ophthalmic Assistant or Technician.
• Must have the ability to perform one or more of the following more advanced skills, such as: B scan Goldmann Visual Fields.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One to two years of education beyond high school (graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant, Ophthalmic Medical Technology, Ophthalmic Assistant, or Allied Health Professional program or equivalent preferred).

Compensation

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.