Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Ophthalmic Technician

DEPARTMENT: Clinical

REPORT TO: Clinic Manager

JOB SUMMARY: This individual is responsible for performing an extensive number of data collection functions and ancillary testing as delegated by the physician, to allow for proper professional diagnosis of patients’ conditions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High school diploma.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Basic understanding of ophthalmology preferred.

2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

3. Empathetic personality with concern for patients’ needs.

4. Strong organization with attention to detail.

5. Ability to work as a team member.

6. Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive work ups.

7. Demonstrated computer literacy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Communication and Patient Care

a. Acquaints all new patients with office procedures to which they will be exposed.

b. Informs patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed, and how the patient will be affected during the tests.

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

d. Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include:

· Visual acuity

· Confrontational visual fields

· Stereo testing

· Evaluation of motility

· Pupillary function tests

· Color plates

· Applanation tonometry

· Angle assessment

· Dilation of pupils

· Visual field testing

· Optic nerve scanning (i.e. OCT, HRT, GDx)

· Pachymetry

· Corneal topography

· Other tasks specific to the physician’s needs as a result of new technologies

e. Provides back-up to the ophthalmic photographer regarding fundus, exterior and anterior segment photographs.

f. Assists physician with laser procedures.

g. Assists physician with minor surgery, maintaining practice standards of sterile technique and infection control.

2. Triage

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

b. Escorts all patients from the waiting room for data collection.

c. Advises patients as to who will see them following testing and makes patients comfortable during wait.

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

e. Provides telephone support regarding ocular emergencies, prescription refills, and patient care questions.

f. Communicates with reception to facilitate proper patient flow.

3. Instrument Maintenance

a. Troubleshoots instruments as necessary.

b. Replaces bulbs.

c. Checks connections.

d. Performs archiving functions according to manufacturer recommendations.

e. Performs autoclaving and maintenance of instrument sterility.

f. Reports continued difficulty to Clinic Manager.

4. Administrative

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

b. Maintains cleanliness in exam and procedure rooms.

c. Maintains back up levels of stock in exam and procedure rooms.

d. Performs other duties as required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person