Ophthalmic Technician

University Physician Group•Detroit, MI

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About The Position

Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals. With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community. Job Summary: The Ophthalmic Technician assists Physicians with diagnostic testing, examination, education, and treatment of patients. Job Description: Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Greet and escort patients to examination rooms; obtain patient consents and insurance information Escort patients to and from various destinations; assist patients in and out of examination chairs Obtain ocular, medical and family histories; document/update accurately in patients’ electronic medical record Explain procedures to patients Perform initial patient examinations by measuring, comparing and testing pupils including visual acuity, extraocular movements, eye pressure, color vision, etc. Perform automated and manual testing procedures including corneal topography, autorefraction, application, contrast sensitivity, tonometry, Goldman and Humphrey visual fields, Optical Coherence Tomography, A-Scans and B-Scans, etc. as directed by the physicians Administer anesthetics, dilation drops, ointments and medications as directed by the physicians Assist physicians with minor surgery and patient monitoring Complete paperwork for physicians Provide information and educational materials to patients concerning procedures and surgeries Participate in patient follow-up activities; assist patients with scheduling appointments and verify surgery schedules Maintain and clean equipment and examination rooms and working areas; stock rooms and/or order supplies Answer and triage patient telephone calls Establish and maintain productive working relationships with people inside and outside the department and/or practice

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant
1-3 years experience in an Ophthalmology practice preferred
Patient care experience required
Knowledge of Ophthalmology terminology, eye anatomy and medical terminology
Accurate refraction and applanation skills
Good written and verbal communication skills to convey and receive information effectively (face-to-face, telephone and electronic)
Good analytical and judgment skills
Ability to use computer software programs and systems
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients, personnel and/or financial data
Excellent organizational skills to work independently, prioritize, handle multiple tasks and manage time
Compliance with departmental Health and Safety policies and procedures
Mandatory TB test annually (based on Department guidelines)

Nice To Haves

Retina scoping experience preferred

Responsibilities

Greet and escort patients to examination rooms; obtain patient consents and insurance information
Escort patients to and from various destinations; assist patients in and out of examination chairs
Obtain ocular, medical and family histories; document/update accurately in patients’ electronic medical record
Explain procedures to patients
Perform initial patient examinations by measuring, comparing and testing pupils including visual acuity, extraocular movements, eye pressure, color vision, etc.
Perform automated and manual testing procedures including corneal topography, autorefraction, application, contrast sensitivity, tonometry, Goldman and Humphrey visual fields, Optical Coherence Tomography, A-Scans and B-Scans, etc. as directed by the physicians
Administer anesthetics, dilation drops, ointments and medications as directed by the physicians
Assist physicians with minor surgery and patient monitoring
Complete paperwork for physicians
Provide information and educational materials to patients concerning procedures and surgeries
Participate in patient follow-up activities; assist patients with scheduling appointments and verify surgery schedules
Maintain and clean equipment and examination rooms and working areas; stock rooms and/or order supplies
Answer and triage patient telephone calls
Establish and maintain productive working relationships with people inside and outside the department and/or practice