Lead Ophthalmic Tech

Rochester Regional Health • Pittsford, VT

2d • $24 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Position requires a sound understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care, as well as knowledge of ophthalmologic instrumentation and testing equipment, including proper care and use. The ability to communicate with patients, co-workers, and supervisors is critical. Must be willing to help in all areas and understand the need for efficient use of time. Responsible for daily patient care and flow; managing the morning huddle (providing structure and assignment for the day, overview of previous day, including opportunities for improvement, and generating statistics).

Requirements

• Successful completion of JCAHPO ophthalmic assistant certification required.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical, computer, and communication skills are desired
• 3-5 years of experience preferred, or a combination of education and management/leadership experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
• Performs technical workups, patient interviews, and special testing.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, and ocular meds.
• Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc.
• Maintains and cleans all equipment being used, reporting if not in working condition.
• Returns phone calls to patients and pharmacies.
• Assists in minor surgery.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Efficiently and accurately interviews patients and documents histories.
• When required, accurately performs refraction, lensometry, keratometry, tonometry, visual fields, Amsler grid testing, muscle testing, and pupil examination.
• Utilizes proper eye drop technique and sterility.
• Understands and uses proper sterile technique.
• Utilizes proper universal precaution procedures.
• Understands characteristics of common anterior segment disorders and oculoplastic conditions.
• Understands and communicates well with patients about cataract surgery.
• Understands and follows procedures for surgical and procedural consents.
• Develops the daily room schedule for providers
• Schedules daily assignment of techs
• Supervises techs
• Responsible for medication and supply ordering
• Provides ongoing training to techs
• Schedules surgeries for attending providers in conjunction with their office staff (support of the residency program)
• Monitors and completes competencies for tech staff
• Is a proactive member of the TJC readiness team
• Troubleshoots equipment issues
• Contacts vendors for assistance as required
• Participates in the evaluation of techs
• Maintains certification.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed