About The Position
Prepares patients to be seen by physician, assist with ophthalmic surgery evaluations including appropriate work up and diagnostic testing along with patient education, assist with surgical procedures to include instrument set up, must be able to administer of topical medications or diagnostic drugs prescribed by physician related to testing and treatment.
Requirements
- Must be able to work the hours specified.
- Must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
- High School or GED Equivalent
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO) Upon Hire or Certified Ophthalmic Technician - International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO) Upon Hire or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) - International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO) Upon Hire
Nice To Haves
- 1-3 years training in ophthalmic diagnostic and treatment procedures, including basic ophthalmic workup, diagnostic equipment, and ophthalmic surgery
Responsibilities
- Ensures examination rooms are properly stocked, cleaned and that equipment is ready and in working order for daily use.
- Prepares paperwork/educational materials and medications, replacing outdated medications.
- Monitors refrigerator temperature for compliance.
- Administers topical medications or diagnostic drugs prescribed by physician for testing or treatment.
- Assists physician with office surgical procedures and arranges needed instruments for procedures prior to scheduled date.
- Assists with ophthalmic surgery evaluations including appropriate work up, diagnostic testing and patient education.
- Proficiency in ophthalmic diagnostic and treatment equipment including maintenance, weekly calibration, monthly paperwork, and paperwork following procedure, changing gas tanks, ordering supplies.
- Must be able to operate visual acuity monitors, applanation and contact tonometers, pachymeter, visual field testing, lensometer, manual keratometer, OCT, fundus camera and fluorescein angiography, automated refracter/keratometer, topographer/tomagrapher, IOL master, A-scan biometer, potential acuity meter, brightness acuity test, and slit lamp.
- Rooms and prepares patient, obtaining information: ophthalmic, medical, family and social history along with the patient concerns.
- Performs opening examination tests and prepares equipment for physician as needed.
- Proficient in using electronic health record for all aspects of the ophthalmic evaluation.
- Maintains current knowledge of diagnostic coding and makes certain charges are completed accurately in collaboration with physician.
- Coordinates and manages clinic inventory in each lane.
- Contacts pharmacy reps when appropriate for refills.
- Logs sample medications per Avera clinical guidelines.
- Provides support for preparing charts for appointments, files charts and provides backup to areas where cross-trained.
Benefits
- PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
