Automotive Technician

Description:
Our Mission is to deliver quality, accessible and patient-centered care.Consider joining Sylvester Eye Care, a partner of Ascend Vision Partners, who has been proudly serving the Oklahoma City area for over 20 years.

We are seeking a full time ophthalmic technician to join our team.Team members are hired to assist the organization in building a differentiated integrated eye care platform focused on superior patient care delivered through our network of optometrists and ophthalmologists. Team members are expected to a behavior of professionalism, which includes but is not limited to, acting with integrity and accountability, support our clinicians in all aspects of patient care delivery, support a culture of respect, diversity and inclusion in our organization, and enhance the patient access to primary and specialty eye care. Our vision is to create an admired healthcare company dedicated to delivering personalized eye care with outstanding patient outcomes. SUMMARY:The Ophthalmic Technician (Certified or Non-Certified) is an integral part of the team that assists our ophthalmologists and optometrists in preparing the patient for the provider (preliminary exam, medical history, & testing), preparation of examination and treatment rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures.RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:Provides primary ophthalmic care to patients and act as clinical assistant to physician.Performs complete ophthalmic history and preliminary exams, sub-specialty tests (refraction, VF test, A-Scan Biometry (IOL master), Pachymetry, PAM evaluation, color testing, and contact lens evaluation).Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit. Accurately records all information in EMR system according to established standards and physician requirements.Checks condition of patients eyes by observing pupils, muscle, visual acuity, extraocular movements, and blood pressure (if requested by Physician).Prepares patients for ophthalmology examination by dilating pupils, changes in visual acuity, elevated extraocular pressure, or blood pressure and communicating results to Attending Physician.

Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:High School diploma or equivalent, required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:Minimum of one (1) year experience in ophthalmology, preferred.LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:N/ALICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)CORE COMPETENCIES:Ability to work effectively with internal and external customers.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including listening.Proficient in Microsoft Office products.Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.PIb1b9fc9fdc1e-31181-40196137