Ophthalmic Technician

ReFocus Eye Health; Lafayette Park (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ReFocus Eye Health in Lafayette Park, PA seeks an attentive team member to greet patients, obtain history and transcribe results into the EHR during exams. The role supports physicians with supplies and testing, while ensuring patient confidentiality and proper chart updates.

Responsibilities include performing visual acuity tests, autorefraction, lensometry, tonometry, and assisting with room maintenance and sterilization. Travel to satellite locations may be required.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.
• Obtains patient history and transcribes results into our EHR as physician(s) dictate.
• Records physician(s) fee tickets in EHR as physician(s) dictate.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Escorts patients to appropriate area and assists during patient care.
• Performs visual acuity tests, autorefraction, lensometry, tonometry and other required tests as per guidelines.
• Reviews patient charts and posts tests into EHR.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and maintains autoclave.

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.
• Obtains patient history and transcribes results into our EHR (electronic health record) as physician(s) orally dictate during patient exam. Transcribes results in a accurate and detailed completion.
• Records physician(s) fee tickets in EHR (electronic health record) as physician(s) orally dictate during patient exam.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Escorts patients to appropriate area (i.e., reception area, dilating room, cataract testing, etc.).
• Assists physician(s) by obtaining supplies as needed during patient care.
• Assistance to Technician as needed.
• Performs visual acuity tests on patients in accordance to established guidelines.
• Controls patient flow.
• Performs autorefraction and lensometry tests as needed on patients in accordance with established guidelines.
• Performs tonometry on patients in accordance to established guidelines.
• Determines if patient needs further testing by technician. Notification by technician of name of patient that requires further testing.
• Performs visual field testing, glare testing, color vision testing, Schirmer's tear testing on patients as required. Requirement is determined by established guidelines.
• Reviews patient charts and posts tests and examination results into EHR (electronic health record) as well enter information of prior visits in EHR record.
• Clean and sterilize equipment and maintain autoclave in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with geriatric patients and patients of all ages.
• Stocking of supplies on an ongoing basis to keep current stock requirements.
• Cleaning of patient exam rooms in relation to testing and equipment.
• Demonstrates compliance with all provisions of safety rules and other policies and procedures.
• Check expiration of medications and supplies and follow-up as appropriate and in accordance with established guidelines and policies.

Requirements

Regular travel to satellite locations may be required