Ophthalmic Technical Assistant - USFTGP Ophthalmology
About The Position
This role involves working with ophthalmologists to assist during eye surgery, setting up and maintaining equipment. Additionally, the Ophthalmic Technical Assistant performs diagnostic testing, such as measuring a patient's vision. Familiarity with ophthalmic pharmacology and the use of corrective lenses is required. The position also includes meeting with patients to discuss their ocular medical history, chief complaint, current medications, allergies, and family history to prepare them for the physician. Essential functions include performing initial workups like visual testing, color vision testing, retinoscopy, and refraction. The role also entails performing various diagnostic tests and measurements such as A-Scans, diagnostic ultrasounds, keratometry, lensometry, tonometry, and visual fields. Maintaining supplies and equipment, completing in-basket messages for timely communication, and ensuring overall patient experience and safety are also key responsibilities.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- 1 year experience as an Ophthalmic Tech
- Familiarity with ophthalmic pharmacology
- Understand the use of corrective lenses
Responsibilities
- Assist during eye surgery
- Set up and perform maintenance on equipment
- Perform diagnostic testing, including measuring a patient's vision
- Meet with patients to discuss ocular medical history, chief complaint, current medications, allergies, and family history
- Perform initial workup including visual testing, color vision testing, retinoscopy, and refraction
- Perform various diagnostic tests and measurements including A-Scans, diagnostic ultrasounds, keratometry, lensometry, tonometry, and visual fields
- Review patient records for completeness
- Maintain supplies and equipment in examining rooms
- Complete in basket messages for timely communication
- Maintain overall patient experience and safety, following all emergency clinical policies and protocols
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
