Opthalmic Technician

Spectrum Healthcare Resources; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits offered

11 paid Federal Holidays per year

Job summary

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential civilian Ophthalmology Technician role supporting Portsmouth Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. The position requires completion of an ophthalmic technician program or military medical training and relevant certification, with no night or weekend shifts.

Responsibilities include performing visual screenings, dispensing spectacles, assisting in clinical procedures, maintaining infection control, and supporting front desk duties within a

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a formal ophthalmic technician program (i.e., technical, hospital, or retail-based program) or a formal medical services training program of the United States Military.
• Certified by the American Optometric Association or Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPOA) or Certified Paraoptometric Technician (CPOT)

Responsibilities

• Order and dispense military spectacles. Fit patients with spectacles and instruct patients on contact lens procedures.
• Assist aircrew members in aviator contact lens and night vision goggle program.
• Assist flight personnel in the occupational vision program.
• Record patient case history, conduct visual screening tests such as visual acuity (VA) test, cover test, pupillary testing, color vision, depth perception, visual field charting, and tonometry for analysis and interpretation.
• Instill approved ophthalmic drugs.
• Perform ophthalmic functions as needed.
• Prepare patients and perform as special surgical assistant in clinical procedures.
• Administer ophthalmic drops and ointments, apply ocular dressings, perform suture removal, and obtain eye cultures.
• Track Aircrew members who are part of the Air Force contact lens program, using excel spreadsheet and the Aeromedical Services Information Management System (ASIMS).
• Track military members in ASIMS and make sure patients have gas mask inserts if required
• Track office supplies and notify property custodians what needs to be ordered
• Track corneal refractive surgery patients on excel spreadsheet
• Upload/scan patient ancillary test into AHLTA records
• Uphold infection control standards, sterilize instruments, and wipe down exam rooms using CaviCide Wipes
• Order clinic medications from pharmacy
• Order trial lens contacts for clinic stock and patients
• Assist with front desk operations, not to exceed 20% of clinical duties

Education

Ophthalmic technician program or military medical training

AOA certification or CPOT/CPOA

Job description

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a civilian Opthalmology Technician supporting Portsmouth Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia

Job Details

• Full Time Opportunity
• Monday through Friday | Between 0630-1800
• No nights, weekend, holiday, or on-call responsibilities
• Full-time Benefits Offered
• 11 paid Federal Holidays per year

Job Requirements

• Degree/Education: Successful completion of a formal ophthalmic technician program (i.e., technical, hospital, or retail-based program) or a formal medical services training program of the United States Military.
• Certified by the American Optometric Association or Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPOA) or Certified Paraoptometric Technician (CPOT)

Job duties include but limited to:

The standard qualifications (duties) or the labor category are as follows:

• Order and dispense military spectacles. Fit patients with spectacles and instruct patients on contact lens procedures. Assist aircrew members in aviator contact lens and night vision goggle program.
• Assist flight personnel in the occupational vision program.
• Record patient case history, conduct visual screening tests such as visual acuity (VA) test, cover test, pupillary testing, color vision, depth perception, visual field charting, and tonometry for analysis and interpretation.
• Instill approved ophthalmic drugs.
• Perform ophthalmic functions as needed.
• Prepare patients and perform as special surgical assistant in clinical procedures.
• Administer ophthalmic drops and ointments, apply ocular dressings, perform suture removal, and obtain eye cultures.
• Track Aircrew members who are part of the Air Force contact lens program, using excel spreadsheet and the Aeromedical Services Information Management System (ASIMS).
• Track military members in ASIMS and make sure patients have gas mask inserts if required
• Track office supplies and notify property custodians what needs to be ordered
• Track corneal refractive surgery patients on excel spreadsheet
• Upload/scan patient ancillary test into AHLTA records
• Uphold infection control standards, sterilize instruments, and wipe down exam rooms using CaviCide Wipes
• Order clinic medications from pharmacy
• Order trial lens contacts for clinic stock and patients
• Assist with front desk operations, not to exceed 20% of clinical duties

For More Information Contact

Michelle Collins

[e-mail]

314-744-4189

Company Overview

Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Militaryand VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinicsand other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR isthe military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organizationthat serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location

US-VA-Portsmouth