Outpatient Pediatric Ophthalmic Technician

Yale NewHaven Health; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health is seeking a Pediatric Ophthalmic Assistant in Greenwich, Connecticut. The role involves assisting the Pediatric Ophthalmologist in various clinical tasks, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining accurate medical records.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, completion of a JCAHPO approved program, and at least one year of experience working with pediatric patients. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant or tech, especially with pediatric patients.
• Certified as an ophthalmic technician, maintaining certification every 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients' medical history accurately.
• Maintain communication with providers and families.
• Perform and document visual acuity assessments.
• Accurately perform tonometry and maintain equipment.

Skills

Effective communication with pediatric patients

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Technical intervention

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of JCAHPO approved program for Ophthalmic Assistants

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Works under the direction of the PSM in assisting the Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Optometrist, and nurses in the Pediatric Specialty Center performing a variety of tasks and procedures necessary in determining patients' diagnosis and treatment. Under supervision, demonstrates technical expertise and clinical judgement by applying problem solving techniques, integrating advanced skills and knowledge base into clinical practice. Is knowledgeable about and supports the philosophy, policies and general standards of practice at YNHCH.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Responsible for accurately preparing patients' past medical history with knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Possesses sufficient knowledge base regarding systemic disease and its effect on the visual apparatus to obtain an accurate history. Applies accurate technical intervention as needed by each individual patient.
  • 1.1 Consistently obtains and records patients' chief complaints documenting history of current illness. Includes signs and symptoms, injuries and refractive needs.
• 2. Maintains and supports patient flow through consistent communication with providers, nurses, and registration staff, and patient/families.
  • 2.1 Ensures patients are scheduled appropriately according to provider's request, ensuring procedures and diagnostic needs.
• 3. Accurately obtains and records visual acuity and performs lensometry.
  • 3.1 Performs visual assessment and documents including: visual acuity including distance and near on children, and other visual testing as needed.
• 4. Demonstrates ability to accurately perform and document tonometry.
  • 4.1 Performs application and indentation tonometry safely and accurately. Documents appropriately.
• 5. Demonstrates safe application of eye dressings, eye gtts, and ointments.
  • 5.1 Is knowledgeable and remains up to date on appropriate eye dressings, immobilization patches and shields.
• 6. Maintains environment and supplies.
  • 6.1 Ensures exam room, and all equipment are cleaned as per policy, between each patient encounter.
• 7. Maintains ongoing professional development through continued COT certification requirements within JCAHPO, including participation in ongoing educational opportunities within Dept, state, and national organizations.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent, successful completion of JCAHPO approved program for Ophthalmic Assistants/technicians.

Experience

At least one year as an Ophthalmic Assistant or tech, including experience with pediatric patients.

Licensure

Certified as an ophthalmic technician, and maintains certification requirements every 3 yrs as per JCAHPO.

Special Skills

Ability to communicate effectively with pediatric patients and families, providers and members of the health care team.

Physical Demand

Ability to perform tasks identified in job description requires use of body mechanics, physical endurance and dexterity.

YNHHS Requisition ID 182063