Part-Time Certified Orthoptist- Dr. Haney- Blakeney

CHARLOTTE EYE EAR NOSE AND THROAT ASSOCIATES PA•Charlotte, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Orthoptist (CO) contributes to the organization by supporting the assessment and treatment of patients under the indirect supervision of an Ophthalmologist. May also perform duties of an Ophthalmic Assistant.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. Completion of an accredited Orthoptic training program required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Certified Orthoptist.
Certification through the American Orthoptic Council (AOC) required.
Proficiency in Electronic Medical Record systems, preferably Epic.
Ability to communicate professionally (written and verbal).
Demonstrates a mastery level of competency of ophthalmology and ophthalmic testing in practical applications of a difficult nature.
Knowledge of appropriate use of PPE for various procedures.

Responsibilities

Under indirect supervision of an Ophthalmologist, the CO independently evaluates patients with vision problems and eye abnormalities.
Performs patient interviews to include chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, past medical history, past surgical history, and medication review.
Performs diagnostic testing including visual acuity testing, lensometry (including prism), retinoscopy and manifest refraction, color vision testing, stereopsis testing, tonometry (using applanation, TonoPen, and ICare devices), pupil assessment.
Provides non-surgical treatment of specific eye muscle disorders, e.g., amblyopia, convergence insufficiency, diplopia, and strabismus. Treatment modalities may include occlusion, prism, or orthoptic training.
Completes extensive additional sensorimotor examinations on patients with complex ocular motility disorders.
Documents exam findings and treatment plans in the Electronic Health Record.
Phone triage of patients calling with clinical questions.
Performs ocular sensorimotor examinations on patients upon request of internal referring ophthalmologists.
Assesses the patient’s response to treatment of oculomotor and amblyopia conditions and provides ongoing patient education and encouragement with the treatment plan.
Assist with training and on-boarding of new staff and apprentices.
Maintains and cleans all applicable equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the position
The ability to work on-site
Predictable, reliable, and prompt attendance.