POSITION: Ophthalmic Technician
DEPARTMENT: Ophthalmology
STATUS: Full-time, 80 hrs per pay period
SHIFT: M-F Days, Schedule varies with the needs of the department
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides clinic office patient care, assures safe, competent care for clinic patients. Assist the Ophthalmologist with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and administrative tasks.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Escorts patients to examination rooms, records patient history and assists with documentation.
Coordinate scheduling of patient appointments and surgeries
Perform a variety of routine tests using ophthalmic instruments
Assist the physician during diagnostic and minor surgical procedures including instrumentation, sterile preparations and documentation
Administer topical medications or diagnostic drugs as required by the provider for testing or treatment
Prepare and position patient for diagnostic tests and procedures
Must demonstrate ability to tactfully handle difficult situations with patients, families and physicians; excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
Provides clinical care at the direction of a licensed physician and within the scope of practice
Prepares and stocks rooms daily
Performs all tasks within the scope of their position, referring to the Physician for guidance and orders
Organizes inventory and orders medical supplies
Provides patient education in office visits or by telephone
Follows basic infection control principles
Cleans rooms and patient care equipment
Coordinates daily tasks, working independently with consideration to time management and task completion
Provides services according to Bonner General Health Plan of Care
Demonstrates safe and efficient use of all clinical and clerical equipment
Accepts new tasks on own initiative
Maintains a safe environment for patients; uses safety precautions appropriately
Demonstrates understanding and utilization of Standard Precautions, asepsis and infection control procedures
Demonstrates ability to respond quickly and effectively in an emergency situation
Demonstrates the ability to communicate and receive constructive feedback in a positive manner
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Skills:
Performs customary assistance in the Ophthalmic Technician scope of practice
Ability to read, write legibly and comprehend the written and spoken word in English
Basic computer literacy and ability to effectively learn new software programs required
Education:
High School Diploma
Successful completion of a Certified Ophthalmic Technician course
Experience: Minimum one (1) year experience in an ophthalmology setting
Licenses needed:
Current BLS (AHA) certification
Current JCAHPO Ophthalmic Technician Certificate required
Supervisory: None
Supervised by: Director of Practice Management