Ophthalmic Technician - Ophthalmology - Full Time

Guthrie

Sayre (Bradford County)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Guthrie is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join our team in Sayre, PA. This role will involve assisting in patient examinations and procedures, performing diagnostic tests, and collaborating with healthcare providers. Candidates should have experience or certification in ophthalmic assistance and a commitment to providing excellent patient care.

Qualifications

COT or COA with two years of ophthalmic assisting experience preferred.
LPN with relevant certifications acceptable within 6 months of employment.
Must complete Ophthalmic Scribe Certification within 3 weeks.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced ophthalmic procedures and document patient information.
Assist in patient exams and surgical procedures.
Handle sterilization and maintenance of ophthalmic equipment.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)

Job description

Ophthalmic Technician - Ophthalmology - Full Time

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Position Summary:

The Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for performing advanced ophthalmic work up, procedures, measurements and tests to provide data to provider and assist in patient care. Assists provider throughout patient exam, office lasers and procedures, and performs as first assists in the operating room. Position requires good understanding of ophthalmology outpatient day to day office routine. The Ophthalmic Technician will continually demonstrate Patient Centeredness, Teamwork, and Excellence in the daily performance of their duties. This position requires the ability to be self‐motivated, flexible, punctual, detail oriented, have good time management skills and have excellent communication skills.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for performing advanced ophthalmic work up, procedures, measurements and tests to provide data to provider and assist in patient care. Assists provider throughout patient exam, office lasers and procedures, and performs as first assists in the operating room. Position requires good understanding of ophthalmology outpatient day to day office routine. The Ophthalmic Technician will continually demonstrate Patient Centeredness, Teamwork, and Excellence in the daily performance of their duties. This position requires the ability to be self‐motivated, flexible, punctual, detail oriented, have good time management skills and have excellent communication skills.

Education, License & Cert:

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) with two years ophthalmic assisting experience; LPN with completion of home study course within first 6 months of employment. (Licensure in PA and NY required). Surgical Technician Certified with OR experience may be substituted however completion of home study course within 6 months of employment and Certification as Ophthalmic Assistant is required within the first 12 months of employment. Employee will be paid at one grade lower than Ophthalmic Technician until certification is met. Completion of Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) is required within the first 3 weeks for those without COA, COT, COMT, LPN.

Essential Functions:

Obtains and documents accurate chief complaint and comprehensive history of present illness. Reviews, verifies and updates patient’s past ocular, medical, family and social history. Reviews medical records for up‐to‐date master problem list including patient reported medication and allergies and diagnoses that are documented by physicians or providers
Performs a portion of ophthalmic exam, ophthalmic diagnostic testing and procedures; documents findings/results on exam and stays current with new technology and procedures as they become available.
Performs as scribe for provider (throughout ophthalmic exam capture, summarize, & document pertinent examination data, clinical findings and the assessment and plan)
Provides patient education, assists provider with informed consent, prepares and reviews surgical charts
Assists provider with laser and surgical procedures within the office, including those that require aseptic and sterile technique
Performs as first assistant in operating room
Responsible for cleaning and sterilization of office instruments, performing basic maintenance, quality control, cleaning, disinfection and maintaining inventory of ophthalmic exam room and ancillary equipment according to organization and departmental protocols.
Responsible for documentation, tracking and reporting surgical co‐management; completion and processing of forms (DMV, disability, legal blindness, insurance, low vision, etc.); review and monitors provider’s schedule for efficiency and errors; triages messages and phone calls and responds to patients as directed by provider

Other Duties:

Provides orientation and training of new employees and recognizes and utilizes opportunities to teach other staff members
May travel to regional offices as needed
Attends required staff and educational meetings as requested
Cover as needed throughout the department

About Us

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

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