Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic Technician Chattanooga Eye Institute - 4.4 Chattanooga, TN Job Details Full-time $16 - $23 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee discount Qualifications Computer operation Computer literacy Ophthalmology Analysis skills Attention to detail Patient interaction Data collection Medical imaging Full Job Description This individual is responsible for performing an extensive number of data collection functions, as delegated by the physician or Practice Administrator, to allow for proper diagnosis of the patient's condition; demonstrating comprehension of the ophthalmic technician skills, as out lined by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO), and physician request or requirements. 1. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 2. Problem-solving and analytical skills. 3. Empathetic personality with attention to patient's needs. 4. Strong organization with attention to detail. 5. Ability to work as a team member. 6. Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive work-ups on 3.5 to 4 patients per hour. 7. Demonstrated computer literacy. a. Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include:

• Visual acuity
• Manual Lensometry
• Confrontational visual fields
• Stereo testing
• Evaluation of motility
• Pupillary function tests
• Color plates
• Applanation tonometry
• Advanced refractometry
• Retinoscopy
• Angle assessment
• Dilation of pupils
• Contact lens evaluations
• Visual field testing
• Optic nerve scanning (i.e. OCT, HRT, GDx)
• Pachymetry
• Corneal topography
• A Scan and B Scan
• Ophthalmic imaging including fluorescein angiography
• Performs other tasks specific to the physician's needs, as a result of new technologies
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

b. Perform duties consistent with evaluation and work up for procedures/surgeries (ie. Cataracts, Yag, Blepharoplasty etc.) c. Performs duties consistent with ophthalmic technician, writer/scribe. d. Assists physician with laser procedures. e. Assists physician with minor surgery, maintaining practice standards of sterile technique and infection control. f. Provides patient home care instructions and counseling. g. Takes patient blood pressure as necessary. h. Clarifies pre- and post-op instructions with patient. i. Assist with clinical studies as assigned. j. Performs other tasks as assigned. 2. Triage a. Determines which patient should be taken next from the waiting room to have testing initiated and begin exam per protocols designed by physician. Escorts all patients from the waiting room for data collection, testing, advises as to who will see them next and make the patient comfortable during wait. b. Maintains a smooth flow of patients to the physician, altering the test sequence as required. c. Provides telephone support regarding emergencies, prescription refills, e-prescribe and patient care questions

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

Ophthalmology Experience:

Ophthalmology:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person