Ophthalmic Technician - Per Diem - 137698

Under physician supervision, this position supports all aspects of patient care and clinic flow, including obtaining medical and ocular history and conducting comprehensive patient workups. Responsibilities include visual acuity, refractive measurements, spectacle data, and intraocular pressure assessments, as well as performing diagnostic testing such as visual fields, color vision, pupillary response, corneal topography, and specialty tests (BAT, PAM, Amsler Grid, OCT, Optos, Slit Lamp Photography) to assist in accurate evaluation and treatment planning. The role also ensures timely and courteous patient flow and includes organizing and stocking examination rooms to maintain readiness and efficiency.

• Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science; or two years of college courses in the natural sciences plus two years of applicable experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• General knowledge of ophthalmic diseases, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in order to carry out all functions.

• Knowledge of infection control principles in order to disinfect and sterilize equipment and to operate autoclave.

• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public and medical personnel.

• Knowledge of (and high standards of) laboratory hygiene, biohazard handling, and universal precautions.

• Knowledge of professional dress code.

• Ability to perform tonometry, field of vision, visual acuity, measurement of eye refractive error, color vision, spectacle. measurement, and related tests.

• Ability to take patient history, evaluate patient problems and provide complete documentation in patient record.

• Ability to develop and implement effective patient scheduling/ appointment system and coordinate the flow or necessary documents and referral services.

• Ability to train and educate patients, staff, residents, medical students and the general community regarding ophthalmology clinic services and procedures, hospital procedures and necessary patient instructions

• Ability to sterilize and maintain ophthalmology equipment and supplies in a clean, safe and orderly manner.

• Experience with electronic medical records.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

• Recommend having attended an ophthalmic assistant course and willingness to attain Ophthalmic Assistant certification through JCAHPO.

• May need to travel to satellite clinics.

• Must be willing to learn, work in multiple locations, and work variable hours and days, including Saturdays.

• Occasional overtime as required.

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