Ophthalmic Tech 1

Ophthalmic Technician 1

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

The Ophthalmic Technician 1 performs skilled duties related to the eye. This position assists the physician and is part of the health care team for ocular health.

Essential Functions of the Role:

• Initiates and documents the patient's chief complaint, history of present illness, medical history, review of systems, and pertinent ocular findings accurately. Follows compliance guidelines.
• Performs testing including visual acuity measurement, lensometry, pupil function testing, ocular motility, tonometry, and confrontation visual field testing. Provides other patient services as requested by the ophthalmologist.
• Performs refractometry; manual manifest refraction to draft preliminary glasses prescription.
• Performs various specialty tests ordered by a physician, such as pachymetry, Brightness Acuity Test (BAT), Potential Acuity Meter (PAM), and color vision testing.
• Assists with minor surgeries, intraocular injections, and laser treatments. Prepares patients for sterile procedures in exam or treatment rooms.
• Educates patient regarding the administration of medications, and pre and post operative instructions, as directed by physician.
• Handles specimens, biopsies and culture materials safely.
• Administers topical ophthalmic and oral medications at the direction of a physician.
• Opens and closes exam lanes. Ensures equipment is cleaned and disinfected. Makes sure battery-powered instruments are seated properly in recharge wells. Ensures lamps and projectors are switched off and under covers.

Key Success Factors:

• Basic understanding of Ophthalmic Care modalities, therapies, terminology, medications and equipment.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills as well as a neat professional appearance.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with coworkers, family of patients, doctors, and patients.
• Requires flexibility to handle multiple ongoing tasks.
• Must maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA guidelines.
• Basic computer skills, including but not limited to: typing, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand held scanning and email.

Belonging Statement:

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications:

Location BSWH Medical Plaza College Station TX

Department CSPC Ophthalmology

Shift Day Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Preferred Experience Must have at least 1 year of ophthalmology or optometry clinic experience

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience