Ophthalmic Technician (Per Diem) (Healthcare)
Job Summary
Responsible for daily patient care and flow of clinic activities.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Experience checking vital signs (i.e. Blood pressure, Heart rate, respiration rate, check height and weight).
- 1-2 years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Certified Ophthalmic Tech
- CPR: Healthcare Provider
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
- Perform technical workups, patient histories and special testing.
- Communicate with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc
- Maintains and cleans all equipment being used and report to Equipment Coordinator if not in working condition
- Return phone calls to patients and pharmacies in a timely manner
- Assists in minor surgery
- Efficiently and accurately interview patients and documents histories
- Accurately performs: Refractions w/ retinoscopy, Lensometry , Keratometry, Tonometry, Visual Fields, Amslers, Muscle Testing, Pupil Exams, Topography, OCT IOL Master / Ascans, Fundus Photos, Scribes readily when doctor desires.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- High school education or equivalent preferred
- JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant preferred
- Good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care
- Knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care/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 manager
- Able to help in all areas and understand the need
- Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms and ocular meds
- Knowledge of contact lenses
- Displays consistent professionalism
- Empathetic with patients
- Demonstrates positive rapport with fellow employees
- Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment
- Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
(EOE DFW)
