Ophthalmic Tech- Ophthalmology Clinic- Baton Rouge

Ochsner Health•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides individualized, direct patient care to assigned patients under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider and assists with delivery of healthcare services. The role supports high-quality, personalized care and positive working relationships with the healthcare team, serving patients across assigned age groups. The Ophthalmic Tech helps manage clinic flow, prepares patients and exam areas, performs ophthalmic tests, documents pertinent information in medical records, and supports scheduling and referral processes. The position requires working in a fast-paced clinic, maintaining confidentiality, and following applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. The work has medium physical demands, including moving objects and sitting or standing for prolonged periods.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Computer and/or mainframe terminal skills, multi-line telephone skills, and dexterity for data entry and information retrieval.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels throughout the patient care process.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software packages, and keyboarding.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Ability to transcribe information accurately, neatly, and clearly.
Ability to work to prescribed clinic and ophthalmic standards.
Ability to use equipment, perform tests, and read results as needed, including visual acuity, extraocular motility, pupil evaluation, confrontational fields, color vision, stereo vision, tonopen/applanation tonometry, lensometry, keratometry, eye irrigation, refractometry, manual A-scan measurements, topography, brightness acuity testing, and slit lamp examination.
Ability to assist with removal and insertion of contact lenses.
Ability to meet medium physical demands, including exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Ophthalmic Medical Technology.
Two years of experience or an Associate’s degree in Ophthalmic Assisting.
Experience with ophthalmology examinations in a high-patient-volume department.
Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification through JCAHPO.

Responsibilities

Manage patient flow into and out of exam rooms to support clinic operations.
Retrieve and collate patient information for the provider.
Clean, stock, and maintain exam rooms, procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment; prepare patients for provider exams.
Obtain near and distant visual acuity, Amsler grid, Worth 4-dot, color vision, stereo vision, and basal tear secretion test results.
Pull patients’ contact lens records for optometrist review.
Clean, disinfect, and pack instruments for autoclaving.
Document pertinent patient information in medical records according to department guidelines, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, brief history, patient instructions, and communication of test results.
Ensure future appointments are scheduled or communicated and initiate and obtain referrals or pre-authorizations.
Adapt interactions to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adjusting communication style.
Perform other related duties as required.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.