Orthoptist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree AND Orthoptist certification (CO) AND 3 years of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must be certified by the American Orthoptic Council.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA), provider level is required.
• Outstanding interpersonal and patient relations skills.
• Detail oriented and meticulous in all aspects of work.
• Strong follow-through skills and ability to proactively identify and solve problems.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with physicians/researchers.
• Exceptional database management abilities.
• Ability to multi-task is critical.
• Ability to work well with team members is essential.
• Strong customer service and teaming skills are essential.
• Ability to plan and organize technical work and to adapt to a changing work environment is critical.
• Must be able to assess and develop work tasks and systems in order to optimize performance.
• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Windows, Office, Word, Excel, Power Point and related computer applications.
• Basic computer keyboard skills including typing of at least 30-45 WPM.
• Must complete (or have completed) required EpicCare training.
• Upon completion of Epiccare, must be able to accurately abstract patient data from existing paper charts into EpicCare and must have/maintain working knowledge and use of EpicCare system.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with research design, statistics and use of computers for research is preferred.
• Experience in pediatrics and an academic environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform sensorimotor exams and orthoptic-specific testing on new and select return patients in the pediatric division prior to physician examination.
• Make diagnosis and treatment recommendations directly to supervising physicians.
• Evaluate select return patients independently (under indirect supervision) and make evidence-based changes to treatment plans.
• Devise therapeutic plans for select returning amblyopia and strabismus patients, perform office treatment, and monitor progress.
• Educate patients/parents on binocular vision diagnoses.
• Direct and assign home therapy for the treatment of amblyopia and strabismus.
• Conduct the initial phase of scheduled new and return patient ophthalmic examinations, including obtaining history, measuring visual acuity, tonometry, axial length, and other ocular vital signs and measurements.
• Assist with minor in-office surgical treatments such as Botox injections and adjustable sutures.
• Accurately document all pertinent exam information in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Create an assessment outlining pertinent assessment and plan for patients undergoing a sensorimotor exam for binocular vision disorders.
• Associate billing codes with diagnoses in orthoptic visit encounters and accurately submit to the supervising physician for approval.
• Enter orders within EHR for necessary diagnostic testing procedures and medication initiation and refills.
• Support the orthoptic training program by precepting orthoptic students.
• Prepare and administer lectures and other educational materials to orthoptic students on orthoptic theories and clinical skills.
• Participate in clinical and didactic teaching of medical students, residents, fellows, practicing ophthalmologists, ophthalmic technicians, and nurses in orthoptic concepts and pediatric eye care basics.
• Present courses at regional and national meetings of professional associations.
• Actively participate in patient education by maintaining updated patient education materials and resources.
• Provide research support for the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG) and other research studies by certifying as a study examiner and recording relevant study data.
• Maintain current knowledge of pediatric ophthalmology clinical trials, including study protocols, eligibility, enrollment, and randomization criteria.
• Maintain CITI certifications required for research participation.
• Promote and support the development of research for orthoptic students, including mentoring in all clinical research activities.
• Triage, reply to, and/or direct patient messages, phone calls, and Mychart messages.
• Call and speak with patients/families directly to answer questions or discuss concerns regarding conditions affecting binocular vision.
• Screen all prospective new pediatric ophthalmology patient referrals to assign appropriate appointment priority.
• Complete vision reports for patients with an individualized education plan or other outside documentation requested by outside providers.
• Manage clinic calendars.
• Involve in ad hoc division meetings.
• Prepare and deliver used surgical instruments.
• Administer OHSU policy for patient safety and infection control.
• Perform high-level disinfection and sterilization.
• Perform basic maintenance of clinical instruments and equipment.
• Initiate work orders for damaged equipment.
• Order clinical supplies and medications.
• Restock exam rooms.
• Perform other duties assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• Opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.