Ophthalmic Tech II

What you will do Daily interactions with assistant technical/patient care manager(s) and doctors, as well as periodic meetings with clinic manager. Incumbents are expected to work with minimal supervision; periodic and regular progress checks are performed to evaluate and adjust workload accordingly. Accurately document, record, and update patient’s ocular and medical history, and all other medical information as requested by provider, in electronic and/or paper medical record. Perform all necessary tests for physicians to adequately diagnose patients including recording patient’s ocular history, obtaining visual acuity, autorefractometry, lensometry, tonometry, topography, visual fields, ocular motility testing, biometry, and optical coherence tomography. Perform ophthalmic electrophysiology testing such as ERG, EOG, VEP, GVF, and color vision tests. Be able to write preliminary reports on all scans performed and meet proficiency requirements of the department. Administration of eye drops for pupil dilation and topical anesthesia, under provider supervision. Provide assistance to physicians during minor surgical procedures (intravitreal injections and laser treatments) by setting up instruments and medications, responding to physician needs during procedure and prepare instruments after procedure for reprocessing. Process patient requests for medication refills including contacting pharmacies to order prescription refills. Determine the need for physician review of prescription refills. Be willing to be trained and use newer technologies such as microperimetry or experimental equipment that poses minimal risk to patients (training will be provided). Assist and educate patients on how to take their medications. Handle daily schedule to assure that patients are seen at proper intervals. Maintain equipment and supplies for patient examination rooms. This includes dating topical medications and removing expired materials. Properly clean/disinfect instruments and equipment routinely. Prepare the necessary supplies for diagnostic testing, exams, and procedures. Provide basic maintenance of clinic equipment. Ensure instruments and devices are clean, fully functional, and sterilized if necessary. Education Qualifications High School diploma or GED equivalent Associate Degree - Combined experience/education, as substitute for minimum education. Licenses and Certifications BLS - Basic Life Support. Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), upon hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. Experience Qualifications Experience working in a university-based medical facility/academic teaching environment. Preferred. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Minimum one year experience serving as an ophthalmic technician in a high-volume setting. Knowledge of ophthalmic medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology of the visual systems helpful. Skill in acquiring accurate medical history, measuring, and recording visual acuity, and tonometry. Ability to work with Microsoft Word & Excel software. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lumata Health, Inc.