Ophthalmic Technician - St. Bernard - Full-Time

Ochsner Health•Chalmette, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This job provides individualized, direct patient care of assigned patients under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider. Assists in the implementation of the delivery of health care services. Assists fellow employees in providing the highest quality personalized patient care and maintains a positive work relationship with the health care team. Demonstrates the ability to provide care and service with individuals of all assigned age groups.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Must have computer and/or mainframe terminal and multi-line telephone skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to and experience working with and maintaining confidential information.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Experience in transcribing all information accurately, neatly and clearly.
Skill working to prescribed clinic and ophthalmic standards.
Ability to use equipment, perform tests and read results, as needed, including: visual acuity, extra ocular 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Enables clinic operations by effectively managing the patient flow in and out of exam rooms.
Retrieves and collates patient information for provider.
Cleans stocks and maintains exam rooms, procedure rooms, instruments and equipment and prepares patient for provider exam.
Obtains near and distant visual acuity, amsler grid, worth 4dot, color vision, stereo vision, and basil tear secretion tests.
Pulls patient's contact lens records for optometrist review.
Cleans, disinfects and packs instruments for autoclaving.
Documents per department guidelines, pertinent patient information in medical record (including, but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, brief history, patient instructions, communication of test results, etc).
Ensures future appointments have been scheduled or communicated and referrals/pre-authorizations have been initiated and obtained.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Benefits

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Ochsner Health is the leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 46 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers.
For 12 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Ochsner as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana.
Additionally, Ochsner Children’s has been recognized as the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for three consecutive years.
Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through a combination of standard-setting expertise, quality and connection not found anywhere else in the region.
In 2023, Ochsner Health cared for more than 1.5 million people from every state in the nation and 65 countries.
Ochsner’s workforce includes more than 38,000 dedicated team members and over 4,700 employed and affiliated physicians.
Ochsner Health is proud to be an Employer of Choice.
Ranked one of Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity of 2024
Becker's Healthcare listed Ochsner Health as 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare
Awarded Culture Awards for Purpose and Values and Healthcare Industry by Top Workplace
Ranked as a 2023 Top Workplace in the USA!
Awarded Top Work Places 2023 for six consecutive years by The Times-Picayune
Earned 2022-2023 Great Place to Work Certification™
Ochsner Health named to Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023