Opthalmic Tech

Ochsner Health; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a skilled Ophthalmic Assistant in Covington, Louisiana, to deliver individualized, direct patient care under supervision. The role includes managing patient flow, maintaining exam rooms, and assisting with ophthalmic examinations.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preference for those holding a Bachelor's degree in Ophthalmic Medical Technology. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information.

Working hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a requirement for Basic Life Support certification and other essential skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Ophthalmic Medical Technology preferred.
• 2 years experience or Associate's degree in Ophthalmic Assisting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow in and out of exam rooms.
• Retrieve and collate patient information.
• Document pertinent patient information in medical records.

Skills

Computer and/or mainframe terminal skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience in transcribing information accurately

Ability to assist with contact lenses

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Ophthalmic Medical Technology

Tools

Medical software

Ophthalmic testing equipment

Job description

This job provides individualized, direct patient care of assigned patients under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider. Assists in the implementation of the delivery of health care services. Assists fellow employees in providing the highest quality personalized patient care and maintains a positive work relationship with the health care team. Demonstrates the ability to provide care and service with individuals of all assigned age groups.

Schedule

Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Education

Required: High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Ophthalmic Medical Technology.

Work Experience

Preferred: 2 years experience or Associate’s degree in Ophthalmic Assisting.

Experience with ophthalmology examinations in a high patient volume department.

Certifications

Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Preferred: Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) through JCAHPO.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer and/or mainframe terminal and multi-line telephone skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to and experience working with and maintaining confidential information.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Experience in transcribing all information accurately, neatly and clearly.
• Skill working to prescribed clinic and ophthalmic standards.
• Ability to use equipment, perform tests and read results, as needed, including: visual acuity, extra ocular motility, pupil evaluation, confrontational fields, color vision, stereo vision, tonopen/applanation tonometry, lensometry, keratometry, eye irrigation, refractometry, manual a-scan measurements, topography, brightness acuity testing, and slit lamp examination.
• Ability to assist with removal and insertion of contact lenses.

Job Duties

• Enables clinic operations by effectively managing the patient flow in and out of exam rooms.
• Retrieves and collates patient information for provider.
• Cleans stocks and maintains exam rooms, procedure rooms, instruments and equipment and prepares patient for provider exam.
• Obtains near and distant visual acuity, amsler grid, worth 4dot, color vision, stereo vision, and basil tear secretion tests.
• Pulls patient’s contact lens records for optometrist review.
• Cleans, disinfects and packs instruments for autoclaving.
• Documents per department guidelines, pertinent patient information in medical record (including, but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, brief history, patient instructions, communication of test results, etc).
• Ensures future appointments have been scheduled or communicated and referrals/pre-authorizations have been initiated and obtained.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.

Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized. Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

There is no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.