Ophthalmic Technician

Wayne State University Physician Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Health in Detroit, MI is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to assist physicians with diagnostic testing, examinations and patient education in a fast-paced ophthalmology clinic. The role covers taking histories, preparing patients, performing initial eye tests, assisting with procedures, managing records in the EMR, and coordinating follow-up care across several metro Detroit sites.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and 1–3 years in ophthalmology; retinascoping experience

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years’ experience in an Ophthalmology practice preferred.
• Patient care experience required.
• Knowledge of Ophthalmology terminology, eye anatomy and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to examination rooms; obtain patient consents and insurance information.
• Escort patients to and from various destinations; assist patients in and out of examination chairs.
• Obtain ocular, medical and family histories; document/update accurately in patients’ electronic medical record.
• Explain procedures to patients.
• Perform initial patient examinations by measuring, comparing and testing pupils including visual acuity, extraocular movements, eye pressure, color vision, etc.
• Perform automated and manual testing procedures including corneal topography, autorefraction, application, contrast sensitivity, tonometry, Goldman and Humphrey visual fields, Optical Coherence Tomography, A-Scans and B-Scans, etc. as directed by the physicians.
• Administer anesthetics, dilation drops, ointments and medications as directed by the physicians.
• Assist physicians with minor surgery and patient monitoring.
• Complete paperwork for Physicians.
• Provide information and educational materials to patients concerning procedures and surgeries.
• Participate in patient follow-up activities; assist patients with scheduling appointments and verify surgery schedules.
• Maintain and clean equipment and examination rooms and working areas; stock rooms and/or order supplies.
• Answer and triage patient telephone calls.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with people inside and outside the department and/or practice.

Skills

Ophthalmology terminology

Eye anatomy knowledge

Patient care

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Retinascoping experience preferred

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Ophthalmic Technician### Ophthalmic TechnicianApply: Detroit, MI: Taylor, MI: Troy, MI: Southfield, MI: Full time: Posted Today: R-101934# **About Us:***Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals.*With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community.# **Job Summary:**The Ophthalmic Technician assists Physicians with diagnostic testing, examination, education, and treatment of patients.# **Job Description:**## **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*** Greet and escort patients to examination rooms; obtain patient consents and insurance information* Escort patients to and from various destinations; assist patients in and out of examination chairs* Obtain ocular, medical and family histories; document/update accurately in patients’ electronic medical record* Explain procedures to patients* Perform initial patient examinations by measuring, comparing and testing pupils including visual acuity, extraocular movements, eye pressure, color vision, etc.* Perform automated and manual testing procedures including corneal topography, autorefraction, application, contrast sensitivity, tonometry, Goldman and Humphrey visual fields, Optical Coherence Tomography, A-Scans and B-Scans, etc. as directed by the physicians* Administer anesthetics, dilation drops, ointments and medications as directed by the physicians* Assist physicians with minor surgery and patient monitoring* Complete paperwork for Physicians* Provide information and educational materials to patients concerning procedures and surgeries* Participate in patient follow-up activities; assist patients with scheduling appointments and verify surgery schedules* Maintain and clean equipment and examination rooms and working areas; stock rooms and/or order supplies* Answer and triage patient telephone calls* Establish and maintain productive working relationships with people inside and outside the department and/or practice## **Education, Licensure/Certification, and Training:*** High School Diploma or GED* Retinascoping experience preferred* 1-3 years’ experience in an Ophthalmology practice preferred* Patient care experience required* Knowledge of Ophthalmology terminology, eye anatomy and medical terminology## **Skills and Abilities:*** Accurate refraction and applanation skills* Good written and verbal communication skills to convey and receive information effectively (face-to-face, telephone and electronic)* Good analytical and judgment skills* Ability to use computer software programs and systems* Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients, personnel and/or financial data* Excellent organizational skills to work independently, prioritize, handle multiple tasks and manage time## **Safety Requirements:*** Compliance with Department Health and Safety policies and procedures## **Working Conditions/Schedule:*** 40-hour work week, hours and days to be determined by the business needs of the department. Additional hours may be requiredWayne Health is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer### Wayne Health COVID-19 Vaccination RequirementsIn accordance with the US Supreme Court, which has cleared the way for the implementation and enforcement of The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination mandate, Wayne Health has established the following COVID-19 vaccination requirements.Wayne Health requires all employees [temporary employees and contractors] who will interact with the public and/orco-workers, regardless of clinical responsibility or patient contact, to have started their primary vaccination series against COVID-19 or received a sincerely held religious belief or medical exemption.All newly hired employees are required to have received their first vaccination dose prior to their start date of employment and completed primary series as outlined in FDA’s prescribing instruction for vaccine administration. New hires must also receive their booster within 30 days after the date that they are eligible to receive it, per CDC guidelines.Exemptions or accommodations to the Wayne Health vaccine requirement may be approved under certain limited circumstances. Anyone with an approved exemption must have weekly PCR COVID-19 testing on their own time and submit the results every Monday, before arriving at work. Employees whose positions are 100% remote are exempt from these requirements.### About Us*Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals.*With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community.Apply today and help complement the skill set of our staff, residents, and Physicians at Wayne Health. We provide rewarding career opportunities for today's best and brightest health care professionals.