CONTACT LENS TECH (non-cert)

JOB SUMMARY

This individual is responsible for performing an extensive number of data-collection functions, as delegated by the physician, to allow for proper, professional diagnosis of patients’ conditions. Under supervision, this individual also fits contact lens and fills contact lens prescriptions. This position may travel to all Graystone Eye locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Stacks, straightens, and cleans stock room as necessary.
• Evaluates contact lens prescription in conjunctions with patient’s needs and lifestyle.
• Recommends specific contact lenses to suit patient’s needs.
• With supervision, takes corneal measurements using various instruments including but not limited to keratometer and topography.
• With supervision, prepares paperwork and lens for order for contact lenses.
• Under supervision, using a slit lamp, verifies the fit of contact lenses.
• Instructs patients on the insertion, removal, and care of contact lenses.
• Recommends other optical products to patients.
• Under supervision, able to assess the patient’s visual problem.
• Computes amount of sale.

QUALIFICATIONS                               

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solver with analytical skills.
• Personable; empathetic with patient’s needs and concerns.
• Well-organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.
• Willing to travel to satellite locations.
• If not certified, must have the ability to prepare for and obtain NCLE certification within 12 months of employment.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School education
• Optical-related experience preferred.

JOB QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

1. Communication & Patient Care
   1. Obtain patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.
   2. Perform accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include:
      • Visual Acuity
      • Lensometry
      • Applanation Tonometry
      • Confrontational Visual Field Testing
      • Stereo Testing
      • Evaluation of Motility
      • Pupillary Function Tests
      • Color Plates
      • Accurate Refractometry
      • Angle Assessment
      • Dilation of Pupils
      • Schirmers
      • Amsler Grid
      • Administer topical and oral medication under direct supervision of a physician

1. Coding

• Learn coding and requirements for specific codes and modifiers
• Learn documentation requirements for E & M coding

1. Administrative
   1. Seek advice from more senior staff as necessary; never performing beyond capabilities.
   2. Maintain stock levels and cleanliness of exam lanes.
   3. Perform other duties, as required.

1. Work Culture
   1. Demonstrate support of staff involvement in approved clinic activities
   2. Demonstrate supportive teamwork attitude
   3. Acknowledge co workers verbally and non-verbally
   4. Communicate and behave professionally at all times, demonstrate flexibility, using appropriate communication techniques, verbally validates other perspectives

1. Continuous Learning / Training / Employee Development
   1. Assume responsibility for continuous learning by attending in-services, staff meetings and updates.
   2. Complete assigned Continuing Education Training
   3. Maintain OSHA and HIPAA compliance.

1. Language Skills
   1. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
   2. Ability to write simple correspondence. 
   3. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

1. Mathematical Skills
   1. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units or measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
   2. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

1. Reasoning Abilities
   1. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions.
   2. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS                                                                                                                           

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; reach with hands and arms; and speak and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT                                                                                                                        

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.