Ophthalmic Assistant - Dr. Gupta- University

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

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Technician provides clinical and administrative support to the Provider to collaboratively ensure the delivery of high quality, compassionate care to CEENTA’s patients.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Graduate of an International Council of Accreditation (ICA) accredited clinical training program OR completion of an International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO) or American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) independent study course preferred.
One to two years’ experience as a clinical technician in an Ophthalmology or Optometry practice preferred.
Certification Required only for COA and COT Job Description.
Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification from the IJCAHPO required for COA’s.
Current Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification from the IJCAHPO required for COT’s.
It is the employee’s responsibility to maintain their certification and provide proof of certification.
Current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred.
Ability to maintain a high level of precision in judgment, the accuracy of assessment, and skill in problem-solving under stress.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to adapt to changes in the department.
Exceptional oral and writing skills.
Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness.
Ability to identify problems.
Active & Current Driver’s license
Clean driving record
Consistent and Reliable Transportation
Polite and professional disposition

Responsibilities

Greet and room patients.
Obtain and document past medical and surgical histories, chief complaint, history of present illness (HPI) and vital signs.
Reconcile and document patient medications and allergies in the EHR system.
Perform preliminary ophthalmic work-up, including but not limited to: Visual Assessment, Confrontational Visual Field Testing, Pupil Assessment, Tonometry, Keratometry, Ocular Motility Testing, Glare Testing, Refractometry, Pachymetry, Lensometry, Slit Lamp Examination, Ishihara (Color) Plate Testing, Stereo Testing, Amsler Grid, Schirmer Testing.
Perform specialty testing including but not limited to OCT, Visual Fields, Topography, Biometry and Pentacam
Assist the Provider with patient examination, treatment and in-office procedures as needed.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by the Provider.
Prepare and/or collect laboratory specimens.
Act as a scribe as needed by the Provider.
Explain treatment procedures and provide approved educational information to patients and their families.
Respond to patient questions and prescription refill requests via phone or the EHR messaging system.
Manage Provider schedule(s) in the EHR system, which includes scheduling patients for appointments, and in-office procedures.
Schedule patient surgeries.
Maintain applicable work queues in the EHR system.
Index lab reports, procedure and office notes and outside documentation pertinent to patient care from the document management system to the EHR system.
Perform clinical room turnover/set-up and equipment sterilization.
Maintain OSHA standards to ensure a sterilized and safe environment.
Maintain stock of office, clinical and clinic specific supplies and order from appropriate vendor when needed.
Assist with the training/onboarding of new staff and apprentices.
Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the position.
The ability to work on-site.
Predictable, reliable, and prompt attendance.