Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic Technician

Under the guidance of the physician and direct supervision of the Tech Trainer/Supervisor/ and Chief Ophthalmic Technician. Performs various tasks to provide clinical support necessary for quality patient care. Participates in the care of patients in a clinical setting by performing various ophthalmic examinations scheduling appointments scribing and maintaining patient medical records. Responsibilities include organizing and prioritizing work to ensure completion in an efficient and timely manner.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties:

• Greets patients and gathers demographic information and documents in the medical record.
• Screens each patient and completes preliminary examination according to each physician’s preference to include documentation of chief complaint history of present illness allergies current medication and medical history.
• Documents all procedures/decisions in the patient’s medical record under instruction from physician which may include facilitating and or scribing.
• Conducts fundamental patient education and counseling.
• Assists physician in preparing patients for laser surgery basic maintenance and inventory of ophthalmic equipment and supplies. Sets up for surgical setting such as preparation of tools and instruments.
• Assists the physician in surgical setting following established protocols and paying attention to patients clinical needs.
• Operates various clinical equipment. Records patients findings in patients medical records.
• Regularly maintains work area and equipment in a neat and orderly manner assists in the cleaning and organizing of clinical area on own initiative and reports any malfunctioning equipment as observed by supervisor.
• Maintains a complete understanding of emergency procedures.
• Attend staff meetings and seminars.
• Adapts to changes based on departmental needs including but not limited to: helping other team members floating adjusting assignments etc.

Job Requirements:

At Boston Medical Center we offer various levels for our Ophthalmic Technician role encompassing the general responsibilities noted above as well as expanded scope based on skillset and experience providing clear pathways for growth opportunity to grow development and recognition of your accomplishments.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Preferably one to two years of education beyond high school (graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Ophthalmic Medical Technology Ophthalmic Assistant or Allied Health Professional program or equivalent preferred).

Certificates Licenses Registrations Required:

No certification is required for non-senior level positions. Senior Certified Ophthalmic Technician Requirements: Certification or Licensure required. Requires current national certification through the Joint Commission of Allied Health Professionals in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) in at least one of the following: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Certified Ophthalmic Technician or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist Or: Licensure or Doctorate in Optometry or Ophthalmology which includes foreign licensure and doctorate degrees.

Level specific Responsibilities/Duties:

• Ophthalmic Assistant: Entry level. Working towards learning the responsibilities and duties to become a level 1 ophthalmic technician.
• Ophthalmic Technician 1: Performs indicated tests which may include: Visual Field Testing OCT and Optos Lensometry Automated Refractometry Pupil Assessment Gross External Examination and eye drop instillation tonopen and or iCare.
• Ophthalmic Technician 2: Performs indicated tests which include: Visual Field Testing Lensometry Auto Refractometry Refractometry Pupil Assessment Extra Ocular Motility Gross External Examination Applanation Tonometry and tonopen and or iCare eye drop instillation. Performs more complex tasks as directed by the physician which may include: Pachymetry DRS+ OCT Pentacam and Optos.
• Senior Certified Ophthalmic Technician: Performs more complex tasks as directed by the physician which may include: Pachymetry Manifest Refractometry OCT Pentacam DRS+ IOL Master and Immersion A scan Specular Microscopy and Optos. Must have the ability to perform one or more of the following more advanced skills such as: B scan UBMo FAo FA/ICG Goldmann Visual Fields

Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSA):

• Must have knowledge of medical terminology.
• Requires the analytical ability to understand and apply complex and semi-complex ophthalmic procedures and follow detailed instructions from the physician.
• Requires the interpersonal skills necessary to relate to patients in a sympathetic and tactful manner and allay patient apprehension.
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written). Bilingual or multi-lingual skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served is a plus.
• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access enter and interpret computerized data/information.
• Optimistic attitude strong customer service focus and willing to work as a contributing member of a team.
• Requires knowledge of the Department’s policies procedures and protocols normally acquired through on the job training.

Compensation Range: 23.28- 29.53

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education experience and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes but is not limited to benefits (medical dental vision pharmacy) contract increases Flexible Spending Accounts 403(b) savings matches earned time cash out paid time off career advancement opportunities and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

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