Ophthalmology Assistant Tech

Intermountain Health • Bountiful, UT

8d • $20 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs preliminary examinations and evaluations of patients with ocular complaints, disease, or disorders by initiating and executing technical tests utilized exclusively in ophthalmology. Provides information to and consults with ophthalmologists. This role is 40 hours/week, Full Time, with clinic hours Monday-Thursday 7:00am-5:00pm and bi-weekly Friday coverage from 7:00am-12:00pm. Scheduled shifts for this position will be Monday-Thursday 6:45am-5:00pm and rotating Friday clinic coverage.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers
• One year of experience as an ophthalmic technician, ophthalmic assistant, or optometric technician.
• Experience in cataract surgery counseling for patients considering cataract surgery.
• EMR experience.
• Possess a level of computer literacy that ensures accuracy and timeliness when working with patients.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Works well with coworkers and patients.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a COA
• Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant License

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and taking patient histories, HPI >=4 components
• Perform eye tests under Ophthalmology Quality Standards of Care including vision screenings, manual refractions, and various diagnostic tests, etc.
• Facilitating the workflow of patients when assigned various clinical/technician role(s). This requires an ability to anticipate the flow of patient traffic and help the other technicians do various patient diagnostic testing)
• Facilitates prior authorizations
• Functions as the patient advocate by teaching, directing patients, and clarifying ophthalmologist instructions per department protocol.
• Maintains supplies and equipment for department function including inventory control.
• Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives (i.e. CQI, TQM, Lean, 100% participation, etc.).

Benefits

• Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution through the PEAK program.
• 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates, available through the PEAK program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed