Ophthalmology Tech

Yale New Haven Health • Guilford, CT

35d

About The Position

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Assist the ophthalmologist with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and administrative tasks EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with experience in an ophthalmology setting and willing to training as an Ophthalmology Assistant: OR 2.Medical Assistant who is a graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program willing to train as an Ophthalmology Assistant : or JCAHPO (Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel) 3.High school diploma or equivalent plus successful completion of an approved program for Ophthalmology Assistants plus a minimum or one year of satisfactory, full-time work experience under ophthalmologic supervision, including training in all skills listed in professional criteria. Equivalency criteria may be substituted as described in the JCAHPO-Blue Book.
• 3 months experience in an ophthalmology setting preferred.
• CPR certification for Health Care Providers.
• Knowledge of ocular diseases and systemic diseases affecting the eye.
• Knowledge of ultrasound and visual field machines.
• Knowledge of basic eye care and hygienic methods and practices involving the treatment of the eye.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to manager interactions with difficult people.
• Knowledge of CPT & ICD-9 coding procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• MMR is required.
• Varivax (chicken pox vaccine) or evidence of prior chicken pox is required.
• Hepatitis B (or signed declination) is required for those with potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Tdap and influenza vaccination are strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling of patient appointments and surgeries
• Interview patients and document ocular and medical histories.
• Assist the physician during diagnostic and minor surgical procedures, including instrumentation, sterile preparations and documentation.
• May assist and/or perform chaperone duties for patient medical procedures as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees