Ophthalmic Technician, Dr. Alexandra May, Brentwood- Cool Springs

Heritage Medical Associates•Brentwood, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides ophthalmology care; assists the physician on staff; assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care rendered to patients with urgent, emergent or potential health problems.

Requirements

1-3 years Ophthalmology experience preferred
CPR certification.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to recognize problems and recommend solutions.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situation
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Computer knowledge essential for Electronic Medical Records System
Must be able to stand for 8 to 10 hours a day
Requires regular walking, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting
Must be able to lift at least 10-15lbs
Must be able to manipulate objects—reaching, grasping, handling
Must exhibit good communication skills—understand, respond and translate into action

Responsibilities

Assists physicians and ensure maximum efficiency; perform preliminary screening for physical review
Triage patients to ensure productive departmental flow.
Record health history of patients; updated medication list; note abnormal conditions for physician
Prepare patients for exams and diagnostic testing
Ensure patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner; forward chart as appropriate
Contact pharmacy or optical companies to order or refill prescriptions as instructed by physician, document appropriately
Schedule patients for surgery and in office appointment follow up; obtain necessary precertification
Schedule patients to other specialist offices; obtain appropriate referral as needed
Maintain adequate stock levels of medication samples and supplies
Set up and stock exam rooms for daily use
Keep rooms and equipment clean between procedures
Follow clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious hazardous waste material
Keep physician informed of patient's status
Demonstrate a working knowledge of auto-refractor, A-scans, IOL master, visual filed, fundus photography and corneal topography
Return phone calls from patients in a timely manner per physician instruction, document appropriately
Ability to calibrate and maintain all diagnostic equipment
Prepare surgery packs and surgical kits, label appropriately.
Adhere to Quality Control Guidelines, including all reports
Perform other tasks as needed, in assistance of Physician ~ Must have predictable and consistent attendance