Certified Ophthalmic Technician - Up to $52.81/hour-Up to $500 in shift bonuses-Potential work stoppage
About The Position
Certified Ophthalmic Technician - Potential Work Stoppage Coverage! Professionally develop and enhance your healthcare career at Interim Healthcare Staffing! Gain valuable, industry leading experience working in one of our many specialty areas. Interim Healthcare Staffing offers amazing opportunities for career progression, as well as ongoing education and development programs. Schedule/Shifts: Per Diem Dayshift clinical hours available. Location: Shifts available at various locations throughout the Twin Cities Metro area. Pay rate: Up to $52.81/hour depending on experience! Providing coverage for a potential work stoppage starting as soon as February 1st. What we offer you: Locally Owned and Operated Business Opportunity to work different locations/Diversity in clinic settings Working with Clinics and Hospitals throughout the 7-county area of Minneapolis/Saint Paul Free Education Courses Competitive Salary and Benefits Health Coverage Dental Coverage Tuition Discounts PTO Accrual Based on Hours Worked What we ask of you: Record Patient's presenting complaint and associated symptoms, obtain medical history, reconcile meds and document and update allergies. Perform lens neutralization and accurately refract. Plot visual fields using Goldman/automated perimeter, and obtain intraocular pressure measurements with Goldman applantation, tonopen and I-care. Assess pupillary functions, check for color vision defects and take Keratometry readings. Perform strabismus evaluations, Maddox rods, cover testing, Hirschberg-Krimsky measurements and examination of ductions and versions. Obtain A-scan and B-scan ultrasound readings and accurately obtain data for intraocular lense calculations. Calibrate an maintain clinical devices and assist eye care provider during minor/major surgeries. Administer oral and ocular medications as directed by eye care provider and explain physician's orders to include pre-operativeand other patient teaching as indicated. Photography (Internal and external), obtain quality OCT's of Optic Nerve and Retina. Triage patients both in-clinic on the phone or inbox messages, and contact patients with results/arrange for additional testing. Review and respond to medication prior authorizations as well as refill requests. All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year (full time equivalent of 2080 hours) or more of ophthalmic technician experience or completion of an accredited technical vocational school ophthalmic technician program.
- Ophthalmic technician certification by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCHAPO) or ready for certification for ophthalmic technician by JCHAPO.
- Must be professional, punctual, dependable and possess good communication skills.
- Must be able to interact with patients and staff in a courteous and cooperative manner.
- Proficiency with computers and keyboarding.
Responsibilities
- Record Patient's presenting complaint and associated symptoms, obtain medical history, reconcile meds and document and update allergies.
- Perform lens neutralization and accurately refract.
- Plot visual fields using Goldman/automated perimeter, and obtain intraocular pressure measurements with Goldman applantation, tonopen and I-care.
- Assess pupillary functions, check for color vision defects and take Keratometry readings.
- Perform strabismus evaluations, Maddox rods, cover testing, Hirschberg-Krimsky measurements and examination of ductions and versions.
- Obtain A-scan and B-scan ultrasound readings and accurately obtain data for intraocular lense calculations.
- Calibrate an maintain clinical devices and assist eye care provider during minor/major surgeries.
- Administer oral and ocular medications as directed by eye care provider and explain physician's orders to include pre-operativeand other patient teaching as indicated.
- Photography (Internal and external), obtain quality OCT's of Optic Nerve and Retina.
- Triage patients both in-clinic on the phone or inbox messages, and contact patients with results/arrange for additional testing.
- Review and respond to medication prior authorizations as well as refill requests.
- All other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free Education Courses
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Health Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Tuition Discounts
- PTO Accrual Based on Hours Worked
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
