Ophthalmic Technician Baker City General Surgery Clinic PRN/On-Call Days

Trinity Health Corporation•Baker City, OR

55d•Onsite

About The Position

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care. The Baker City Saint Alphonsus General Surgery clinic is now hiring for a PRN Ophthalmic Technician to support a Surgical Ophthalmologist a couple days a month! Position Highlights This Ophthalmic Technician position will be an assistant to a surgical ophthalmologist who will see patients up to twice a month. This position may be tasked with both clinical and administrative works in order to prepare patients for an eye examination as well as vision therapy. We're proud to have high-quality general surgeons dedicated to serving Baker City - so you don't have to travel far to get the surgical care you need.

Requirements

A high school diploma or G.E.D. required. Ophthalmic Assistant Certification required.
At least one year experience in assisting an optometrist in the provision of comprehensive optometric services.
Must have active driving privileges. If, during the course of employment, driving privileges change or colleague receives a driving citation, the colleague is required to notify their supervisor and/or HR.

Nice To Haves

Good communication skills, good listening skills, and a non-judgmental attitude.
Proficiency in the use of ophthalmic instruments, equipment, and materials.
Should be knowledgeable of appropriate ophthalmic terminology; and in preparing and updating client electronic health records.
Must be able to recognize significant changes in the physical status of clients by observing the effects of eye dilation, and able to alert the optometrist of possible problem areas.

Responsibilities

This position may be tasked with both clinical and administrative works in order to prepare patients for an eye examination as well as vision therapy.
Administrative duties may include preparing correspondence, scheduling appointments, and documenting case preliminary history.
Clinical duties may include testing patients for depth and color perception, acuity for either near and far, macular integrity and visual field.
Administer and record specified topical and oral medications at the direction of the optometrist, exam written eyeglass prescription to determine lens specification, and verification of proper lens specifications after orders are received.
Optometric assistant is responsible for cleaning instruments, maintaining and controlling inventory and assisting in modification of eyeglasses.
Explain procedures to patients and family members per provider's instructions.
Aids in identifying methods of improving patient care.
Assists in emergency situations under the direction of the provider, RN, or LPN.
Observes aseptic techniques, Universal Precautions, and other regulatory mandate, i.e. OSHA, CLIA, CMS, Joint Commission, etc.
Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and business functions of the organization, i.e. HIPAA.
Additional responsibilities include educating the patient with proper eye care, care of eyeglasses, repairing and adjusting eyeglasses and assisting clients with selection of frames.
Apply ethical principles as they pertain to optometric practice, including maintaining confidentiality and applicable ethical and legal standards.

Benefits

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.
We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

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