Ophthalmic Technician: Diagnostic Eye Specialist

Wayne State University Physician Group; Michigan; Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Ophthalmology terminology

Eye anatomy knowledge

Patient care

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Retinascoping experience preferred

Tools

EMR software

Jobbeschreibung

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