Ophthalmic Technician, Senior

SB Clinical Practice Management Plan•Lake Grove, NY

About The Position

The Senior Ophthalmic Technician supports physicians and the Ophthalmology department by performing complex clinical functions under the general supervision of a licensed medical practitioner or health professional. The technician receives instructions about priorities, scheduling, and technical requirements and carries out assignments under general supervision, consulting with the supervising practitioner or health professional as needed. The role involves gathering baseline patient information and performing ophthalmic testing and screening, preparing patients and equipment for examinations and procedures, and documenting information in the electronic medical record. It also includes explaining procedures and instructions to patients, maintaining clean and properly stocked examination rooms, following HIPAA and OSHA requirements, supporting patient flow, and performing administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of full-time experience working in an Ophthalmology practice.
Hands-on experience and full working knowledge of Visual Fields, Corneal Topography, IOL, OCT, A/B Scans, Fundus and External Photography, and Manifest Refractions.
Exceptional customer service and telephone etiquette.
Ability to maintain effective, organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
Computer and/or electronic medical record experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s and/or bachelor’s degree.
Additional years of experience working in an ophthalmology multi-specialty practice.
Experience working with electronic medical records.
Ophthalmic certification.

Responsibilities

Obtain baseline information for physicians, including ancillary testing.
Take and document patient histories, presenting complaints, ocular history, medications, and allergies.
Obtain and record visual acuity, refraction, color testing, lensometry, and intraocular pressure.
Perform ancillary tests including visual fields, corneal topography, HRT, Pentacam, IOL, OCT, A/B scans, and fundus photography.
Place patients in examination rooms and document medications, history, and the reason for the visit in the electronic medical record.
Perform screening procedures, including history, chief complaint, color vision, stereo, and visual acuity.
Prepare patients and equipment for examinations and special procedures.
Enter proposed orders into the electronic medical record for review and approval by a licensed independent provider.
Obtain previous test results from outside laboratories, radiology services, and physicians’ offices.
Explain treatment procedures, eye medications, and physicians’ instructions to patients clearly and effectively.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies according to regulations.
Maintain ophthalmic inventory in each examination room and order supplies as needed.
Ensure examination rooms are clean and prepared after each patient and for specific procedures.
Follow HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.
Perform administrative duties as needed, including answering phones and scheduling appointments.
Follow patient-flow and Visit Completion protocols.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.