What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician position at Ascend Vision Partners?
Our Mission is to deliver quality, accessible and patient-centered care.
Consider joining Wise Eye Associates (a part of Ascend Vision Partners) a leading ophthalmology and optometry care provider in Norman Oklahoma.
Team members are hired to assist the organization in building a differentiated integrated eye care platform focused on superior patient care delivered through our network of optometrists and ophthalmologists. Team members are expected to a behavior of professionalism, which includes but is not limited to, acting with integrity and accountability, support our clinicians in all aspects of patient care delivery, support a culture of respect, diversity and inclusion in our organization, and enhance the patient access to primary and specialty eye care. Our vision is to create an admired healthcare company dedicated to delivering personalized eye care with outstanding patient outcomes.
SUMMARY
The Ophthalmic Technician (Certified or Non-Certified) performs a range of duties which includes preparing the patient for the provider (preliminary exam, medical history, & testing), preparation of examination and treatment rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (may not be inclusive):
- Provides primary ophthalmic care to patients and act as clinical assistant to physician.
- Performs complete ophthalmic history and preliminary exams, sub-specialty tests (refraction, VF test, A-Scan Biometry (IOL master), Pachymetry, PAM evaluation, color testing, and contact lens evaluation).
- Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit. Accurately records all information in EMR system according to established standards and physician requirements.
- Checks condition of patients' eyes by observing pupils, muscle, visual acuity, extraocular movements, and blood pressure (if requested by Physician).
- Prepares patients for ophthalmology examination by dilating pupils, changes in visual acuity, elevated extraocular pressure, or blood pressure and communicating results to Attending Physician.
- Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records, completing diagnostic and procedure coding, and keeping patient information confidential.
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Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- High School diploma or equivalent, required.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in ophthalmology, preferred.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
- N/A
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:
- Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to work effectively with internal and external customers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including listening.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.