Ophthalmic Technician - PRN
About The Position
Southgate Surgery Center is seeking a PRN Ophthalmic Technician/Medical Assistant to assist an ophthalmologist in providing patient care. The position is located in Southgate, Michigan, and is scheduled 1–2 days per week. The center is open Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; shifts fall within those hours, though occasional earlier or later work may be needed. There are no late nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call shifts. The technician works under the direct supervision of a nurse and assists with patient assessments, procedures, documentation, inventory, and maintaining a safe clinical environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to work under the direct supervision of a nurse and interact courteously and professionally with employees at all levels.
- Initiative in accomplishing practice goals; ability to grow, adapt, and accept change.
- Team-oriented, patient-focused approach and ability to foster a positive work environment.
- Reliable transportation allowing travel to multiple work locations with minimal notice.
- Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including frequent walking, sitting, and standing; regular bending, stooping, and reaching; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds; fine motor tasks and constant grasping, writing/typing, and technology use; and visual and auditory acuity. Occasional driving or climbing may be necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist with monitoring vital signs and transporting patients.
- Maintain aseptic technique, observe for breaks in technique, and properly handle contaminated items.
- Stock operating-room and surgical supplies, maintain inventory, and monitor stock levels against desired quantities.
- Check equipment, including the sterilizer and refrigerator temperature, on each surgical day and document checks on the monthly log sheet.
- Assist in pre-operative assessments and discontinue Hep-Locks.
- Assist with reviewing post-operative instructions with patients.
- Perform fingerstick blood sugar testing and document results, including blood sugar and vital signs, in the medical record.
- Assist the physician during laser procedures.
- Report relevant patient observations and reactions to nurses and/or the physician.
- Identify patient and family teaching needs and initiate interventions to address them.
- Maintain and promote a positive, safe environment for patients and coworkers.
- Assist with or initiate emergency measures if a patient’s condition suddenly worsens.
- Attend departmental meetings and in-service education, and take responsibility for ongoing professional practice and education.
- Use supplies and medication economically and ensure equipment is kept clean and safe.
- Assist other areas as requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
