Ophthalmic Technician II

Ophthalmic Technician

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Location: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania- 3400 Spruce St

Department: Ophthalmology

Hours: Fulltime

Summary: The Ophthalmic Technician exhibits UPHS organizational behavioral competencies which reflect its mission and are embedded in the professional practice competency domains.

The Ophthalmic Technician is accountable for the provision of direct care to patients, who range in age from infancy to the elderly, and demonstrates care within the competency domains of Continuous Quality Improvement, Person and Family Centered Care, Professionalism, Safety, Teamwork, and Technology.

The Ophthalmic Technician works closely with the inter-professional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum. The Ophthalmic Technician focuses on developing knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, cultural, educational, safety and age-appropriate considerations of the patient.

The Ophthalmic Technician's practices impact the organization's vision, mission, goals, and the care delivery system. The Ophthalmic Technician complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.

The Ophthalmic Technician assists the Ophthalmologist with direct patient care. Completes patient medical and ocular history. Completes preliminary ocular exam.

Responsibilities:

• Completes medical and ocular history on all patients.
• Completes chief complaint and allergies on all patients.
• Completes health screening questions including falls, abuse, depression screening.
• Documents all medications on all patients.
• Completes preliminary ocular exam including visual acuities, color vision, lensometry, cover tests, motility tests, stereopsis tests, external examination, pupil evaluation, slit lamp biomicroscopy, intraocular pressures, refractometry, pachymetry, vital signs.
• Administer eye medications according to protocol.
• Perform Humphrey Visual Field testing, IOL biometry calculations, topography, OCT, and additional testing as needed.
• Assist in work up of patients before, during and after the following, (but not limited to) Argon, Diode, Yag, and SLT laser.
• Completion of surgical, all procedures, and pre-cert insurance forms when required.
• Schedule MRI’s and retrieve reports if applicable.
• Performs Universal Protocol on all patients receiving procedures.
• Collaborate with pharmacies to ensure patient Rx’s are filled.
• Train other Technicians as assigned by manager.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED AND 0-1 years ophthalmology experience (Required)
• OR Associate’s Degree AND 0-1 years ophthalmology experience (Preferred)
• OR Formal Ophthalmic Technician Program AND 0-1 years education and certification will be considered in lieu of experience (Preferred)

Credentials:

• BLS/CPR as a Healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association (Required at time of hire)
• COA, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (Required at time of hire)
• COT & COMT (Preferred)

Skills and Abilities:

• Effectively engages in the process of teamwork, cooperation, coordination and collaboration (preferred).
• Ability to effectively and safely utilize all equipment (preferred).
• Ability to follow all required protocols (preferred).
• Ability to multi-task (preferred).
• Ability to respond to emergency situations (preferred).
• Experience in a healthcare environment (preferred).
• Understanding of the Joint Commission and Department of Health process (preferred).
• Understanding of regulatory compliance (preferred).
• Maintain all life safety competencies (preferred).
• Knowledge of safety and emergency procedures (preferred).

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.