Ophthalmic Photographer

Wayne Health • Southfield, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

An entry level position under the direction of the Supervisor of Imaging and Testing, assists in the functioning of the imaging lab. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Performs testing for patients including OCT (optical coherence tomography), fundus photography (including stereo), and fluorescein angiography. Performs intravenous injections, understand dye injections and managing them. Uses the digital imaging systems. Assists with patient duties (dilating eyes, retrieving records, calling doctors, moving patients, explain procedures to patients, assist patients in and out of exam chairs.) Assist with patient management. Understands adverse medical complications associated with eye medications and the basics of ophthalmic anatomy, pharmacology, pathology, and physiology. Maintains patient confidentiality. Assists with clerical and medical record duties. Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with people inside and outside the department and/or practice Understands, practices and promotes the mission and philosophies of the Institute. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• BLS (Basic Life Support/CPR) certification required (or must obtain certification within 6-12 months from date of hire)
• Must be able to provide independent ophthalmic photographic coverage in satellite offices, therefore reliable transportation is a necessity.
• Ability to learn and retain knowledge of performing OCT, fundus photography and fluorescein angiography tests which will lead to providing procedures without supervision.
• Ability to use computer software programs and systems.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to frequently move about medical office setting, lift and maneuver patients and equipment up to 50 lbs., and accurately perform required tests on patients.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year healthcare or photography experience preferred
• Willing to obtain OCT-C or CRA certificate as time in role progresses.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to convey and receive information effectively (face-to-face, telephone, and electronic)
• Good analytic and judgment skills
• Excellent organization skills to work independently, prioritize, handle multiple tasks and manage time.
• Strong customer service and communication skills to make patients/families feel welcomed and at ease.
• Must exhibit professionalism in all manners of the position.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing for patients including OCT (optical coherence tomography), fundus photography (including stereo), and fluorescein angiography.
• Performs intravenous injections, understand dye injections and managing them.
• Uses the digital imaging systems.
• Assists with patient duties (dilating eyes, retrieving records, calling doctors, moving patients, explain procedures to patients, assist patients in and out of exam chairs.)
• Assist with patient management.
• Understands adverse medical complications associated with eye medications and the basics of ophthalmic anatomy, pharmacology, pathology, and physiology.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Assists with clerical and medical record duties.
• Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with people inside and outside the department and/or practice
• Understands, practices and promotes the mission and philosophies of the Institute.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Wayne Health requires all employees [temporary employees and contractors] who will interact with the public and/or co-workers, regardless of clinical responsibility or patient contact, to have started their primary vaccination series against COVID-19 or received a sincerely held religious belief or medical exemption.
• All newly hired employees are required to have received their first vaccination dose prior to their start date of employment and completed primary series as outlined in FDA’s prescribing instruction for vaccine administration.
• New hires must also receive their booster within 30 days after the date that they are eligible to receive it, per CDC guidelines.
• Exemptions or accommodations to the Wayne Health vaccine requirement may be approved under certain limited circumstances.
• Anyone with an approved exemption must have weekly PCR COVID-19 testing on their own time and submit the results every Monday, before arriving at work.
• Employees whose positions are 100% remote are exempt from these requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED