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Ophthalmic Technician
Goose Creek, SC
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$18 an hour 6 hours ago Qualifications Ophthalmology patient education Cleaning and sanitation procedure implementation Medical chart preparation Maintaining an organized workspace Informed consent Electronic health records (EHR) management Medical procedure assistance Ophthalmic medical procedure assistance Pre-examination patient preparation Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Visual acuity testing Preparing medical treatment area Medical diagnostic testing Patient history taking Decision making Visual field testing Team training Ophthalmic history taking Informed consent procedures implementation Clinical assessment documentation Health record chart audits Room tidying Intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement Patient interaction Medical assisting Clean workspace maintenance Data accuracy checks Patient education Managing patient records
Grammar Experience Full Job Description Position Summary:
The Optometric Technician generates important preliminary information to be used by the optometrist; reviews the patient status and performs medical tests. Upholds the values of EyeCare Associates.
Essential Duties:
Reviews patient charts to ensure completeness and accuracy of information. Performs testing required by the type of exam scheduled, patient complaint, and history. Acts as a scribe while the physician examines patient entering data into electronic medical records or handwrites in a paper chart, oversees patient flow. Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately record visual acuity. Performs lensometry, refractometry, applanation tonometry, basic muscle balance testing, assess pupils, assess the anterior chamber, confrontation visual fields, and gross external exam. Administer diagnostic tests. Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician. Assists with in-office procedures ensuring proper informed consent are obtained, sets up, and cleans up from procedures. Perform advanced ophthalmic procedures. Assists in training of other ophthalmic assistants & Assists with patient education. Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday. Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations. Understands and accepts responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisors. Maintains a positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism. Other duties as assigned
Organizational and Compliance Duties:
Accountability
Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions or work performed. Willing to accept constructive criticism. Accuracy
Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly with attention to all details of a project or task. Adaptability
Ability to adapt to and facilitate change in the workplace. Communication
Ability to communicate effectively with others using good listening skills and the spoken word. Ability to write clearly and concisely using good grammar and spelling. Empathetic
Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of patients and co-workers. Exhibits a cheerful demeanor with the ability to display good-natured tolerance of delay or adversity. Initiative
Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Desire to excel, attempting non-routine tasks. Judgment
The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information. Organized
Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Reliability
Can be relied upon to demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality. Team Player
The ability to work with others and independently for a common goal.
Puts aside own individual needs to work toward the larger group objective and reinforce the contribution of others.