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Ascension DePaul Services is Hiring a Certified Ophthalmic Technician Near Orleans, LA
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Certified Ophthalmic Technicians help ophthalmologists collect data and measurements to allow the correct diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and problems. They also perform simple eye exams, assist with eye surgery/procedures, and diagnostic and treatment procedures to patients.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works in concert with the eye doctor to complete patient exams and procedures. This includes using multiple machines to measure the eye, take pressures, take eye photos and other scans, and to check the field of vision.
- Escorts assigned patients with their charts to examination rooms. Interviews patients, records pertinent medical history in the chart, and prepares patients to see the eye doctor.
- Performs select clinical duties including patient services, certain lab procedures, maintains patient’s medical records in an orderly manner, and reports abnormal results of any service to the physician as per protocol.
- Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients including procedure room and keeps medical equipment clean and orderly. Monitors supplies in each examination room.
- Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records and filing.
- Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment including cleaning all medical instruments according to Lab and General Safety Manual.
- Use Standard Precautions with all patients, specimens and equipment.
- Use needlestick precautions with all patients, specimens and equipment.
- Support policies, procedures and supervisory decisions within the Health Center.
- Accept supervision and feedback from Health Providers/Medical Director. Participates in continuing education programs as directed.
- Use established channels of communication and proper lines of authority for problem solving and communication. Be knowledgeable of and apply the Vision, Mission, and Core Values of the DCSNO and Ascension health.
- Assist in documentation of incidents and untoward events and understands; participates in safety programs and disaster/fire delays.
- Maintains an acceptable attendance record; provide proper justification for absences and tardiness; document overtime including justification.
- Attends DCHC general staff meetings and annual retreats.
- Is knowledgeable of patient’s rights and responsibilities and accepts responsibility for the assurance of the same. Maintain and assure confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Lifting, twisting, bending and prolonged sitting may be required. Travel between clinic sites will be required. Work under stressful conditions as well as extended hours may be required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is normally performed indoors but travel between sites may be in varying temperatures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school or GED certificate
Customer Service Experience
Verbal and written communication skills
High degree of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism
Ability to multi-task and set priorities in an ever-changing environment while maintaining a calm, professional environment
Demonstrate initiative and judgment in problem solving.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Previous Optometry Office Experience
one-year prior clinical experience.
Current certification as Certified Ophthalmologic Assistant or Ophthalmic Technician
Successful completion of ophthalmology certification course
Job Summary
Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$45k-59k (estimate)
05/18/2024
06/13/2024
dcssa.org
SAN ANTONIO, TX
200 - 500
1958
Private
PATRICK BUTLER
$10M - $50M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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