Ophthalmic Technician - SightMD PA

Job Description For the Ophthalmic Assistant are:

•         Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.

•         Performs technical workups, patient interviews and special testing.

•         Obtains patient history, to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history of allergies and medications.

•         Maintains and cleans all equipment being used.

•         Ability to perform comprehensive work-ups in a timely manner.

•         Returns phone calls to patients and pharmacies.

•         Assists in minor surgery.

•         Maintains patient confidentiality.

•         Accurately performs: Vision Acuity, color Vision, OCT, Confrontational Visual Fields, Pachymetry, Cell Counts, Schimer's test, Assist with lasers, Autorefractors, Lensometry, Keratometry, Tonometry, Visual Fields, Amsler grid,

fundus photos, Pupil Exams, Tear Lab.

•         Scribe with physician.

•         Troubleshoot instrument repairs as necessary.

•         Determines which patient should be taken next from the waiting room to have testing initiated.

•         Following testing, advises as to who will see them next and makes them comfortable during the wait.

•         Maintains a smooth flow of patients to the physician, altering the test sequence as required.

•         Escorts patients from the clinical area to the check-out station or optical dispensary when necessary.

•         Helps with triaging phone calls.

•         Assists in screenings as needed.

•         Seeks advice from more senior staff as necessary, never performing beyond capabilities.

•         Maintains stock levels and cleanliness of exam lanes.

•         Performs other duties, as required.

•         Must be able to cover numerous late nights a month and travel to other offices as needed.

Job Requirements for the Ophthalmic Assistant are:

•         Position requires good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care.

•         Knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care and usage needed.

•         Ability to assess common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work environment required.

•         Ability to communicate with patients, co-workers and supervisor is critical.

•         Must be willing to help in all areas and understand the need for efficient use of time.

•         Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms and ocular meds.

•         Has a working understanding of A-Scans, fundus photos, nerve fiber analysis and fluorescein angiography.

•         Has basic knowledge of contact lenses.

•         Utilizes proper eye drop technique and sterility.

•         Understands and uses proper sterile technique.

•         Utilizes proper universal precaution procedures.

•         Understands and communicates well to patients about eye surgeries.

•         Understands and follows procedures for surgical and procedural consents.

•         Displays consistent professionalism.

•         Is energetic and empathetic with patients.

•         Consistently display positive rapport with fellow employees.

•         Cooperates with supervisory staff and physicians.

•         Scribes readily when doctor desires.

•         Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment.

•         Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals.

•         Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

•         Computer literacy.

•         Ability to work as a team member.

•         Strong organization skills with attention to detail.

•         Maintains certification.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1.         High school diploma or GED

2.       Previous experience or training in this or similar position

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