What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician position at Inova Health System?
Inova Cares Lions Eye Clinic is looking for a dedicated Ophthalmic Technician to join the Team. This role will be full-time working day-shift Monday – Friday located in Annandale, VA.
The Ophthalmic Technician performs comprehensive testing and eye evaluations to ensure optimum vision for all Eye Clinic patients. Utilizes standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery by incorporating data and information to continuously improve care and practice while enhancing patient outcomes. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others while showing respect for and an understanding of other clinical disciplines.
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits:
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules.
Ophthalmic Technician Responsibilities:
Conducts motility evaluations, refractometry, evaluation of pupils and pupillary dilation as well as intraocular pressure measurements.
Performs fundus photography and fluorescein angiography. Monitors and maintains regulatory compliance for the Eye Clinic.
Conducts routine cleaning, maintenance, calibration, and minor adjustments/repairs on all clinic equipment. Notifies the appropriate department for additional maintenance. Performs the surgical scheduling process for all Eye Clinic patients.
Obtains and documents comprehensive medical and ophthalmic patient history.
Maintains the correct inventory and sterility of all medications, supplies, and equipment in the Eye Clinic. Demonstrates effective communication skills and assists in the resolution of conflict among healthcare team members, patients, and families.
Acts as the Liaison with Inova Health System's Surgery Center regarding clinical issues associated with surgical procedures.
Performs various testing (e.g. visual field tests, acuity testing, color vision testing, potential acuity meter testing, biometric A-scans, external and slit lamp examinations, and pachymetry testing).
Demonstrates quality leadership by recognizing trends in patient populations while exploring alternatives to care and making revisions to standards of practice.
May perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: High School or GED equivalent
Experience: 2 years as an Ophthalmic Technician, or 2 years relevant clinical experience, or an Associate's Degree and 1 year of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Pre-med students preferred.
Salary : $5,250