Refractive Surgery Technician

Ouzinkie Native Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ouzinkie Native Corporation seeks an ophthalmology assistant to perform refractive laser center services and support all aspects of patient care. You will screen patients, escort them to treatment areas, and conduct initial medical screenings including history, acuity tests, and basic ophthalmic measurements.

The role requires knowledge of ophthalmic equipment, data entry, and adherence to safety and privacy standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be current in CPR/BLS during contract performance.
• Must have knowledge of medical terminology to interpret departmental instructions.
• Must have at least two (2) years’ experience in the last four (4) years as an ophthalmology assistant.
• Must be trained to use and maintain autorefractor, phoropter, tonopen, visual field machine, corneal topographer, pachymeter, specular microscope, ophthalmic photography equipment, slit lamp, and personnel computers.
• Must be proficient with data entry into Microsoft Excel.
• Must obtain and maintain Healthcare Provider BLS.
• Must meet site health screening and immunization requirements.
• Must read/write/speak English well.
• Must obtain site security access and background checks.
• Must obtain and maintain all credentialing documents for initial hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform refractive surgery services and support in ophthalmology as needed.
• Assemble, maintain, and operate medical diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.
• Perform ophthalmic studies including autorefraction, keratometry, tonometry, visual field, pachymetry, and ophthalmic photography.
• Prepare rooms and patients for examinations and procedures with necessary equipment.
• Take and record physiological measurements.
• Provide medications under supervision.
• Chaperone patients between offices/clinics.
• Review and manage patient medical records and health record storage.
• Prepare and submit administrative data as required.
• Educate patients/parents about risks of laser surgery as requested.
• Ensure equipment cleaning and storage and safe work environment.
• Maintain privacy and dignity of patients.
• May assist with day-to-day ophthalmology operations.
• Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR/BLS

Medical terminology

Ophthalmology assistant experience

Excel data entry

English communication

Education

High school diploma

Ophthalmic assistant certification preferred

Tools

Autorefractor

Phoropter

Tonopen

Visual field machine

Ophthalmic photography equipment

Slit lamp

Corneal topographer

Pachymeter

Specular microscope

Medical computers

Job description

SUMMARY

Perform ophthalmology services in the Refractive Laser Center. Assist with all aspects of patient care including but not limited to screening and checking-in patients, escorting them to treatment areas, and performing initial medical screening of patients including history, distance and near visual acuity with and without correction or pinhole, pupillary light reflex, applanation tonometry and manifest refraction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform refractive surgery services. When the services are not required, or the technician's services are more urgently required elsewhere, the technician may be assigned by the Chief of Ophthalmology Services or designated representative to provide support in ophthalmology.
• Assemble, maintain, and operate medical, diagnostic, and therapeutic equipment.
• Perform ophthalmic studies including autorefraction, keratometry, tonometry, visual field test, pachymetry, ophthalmic photography, and be able to establish a sterile field and assist with minor surgical procedures.
• Accurately prepare room and patient for examinations, therapeutic measures and procedures assuring all needed equipment and supplies are available prior to the start of the exam.
• Take, monitor, and record physiological measurements.
• Perform medical treatment, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per extender treatment protocols.
• Prepare and administer medications under the supervision of a nurse or health care provider.
• Chaperone patients, when necessary, by escorting them to various offices or clinics.
• Review patient medical records and maintain or assist with appropriate and accurate health record storage and retrieval systems.
• Prepare and submit administrative data, when required.
• Provide patient/parent education, primarily discussing formal risk of laser surgery, as requested.
• Ensure all equipment is properly cleaned and stored at the end of each work shift. Ensure preventive maintenance and routine cleaning are performed as directed.
• Ensure a safe work environment and employee safe work habits.
• Provide patients with the utmost care and attention. All patients shall be assured of their privacy and personal dignity.
• May be required to assist with ophthalmology day to day operations.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be current in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation at all times during contract performance.
• Must have knowledge of medical terminology to interpret departmental instructions/guidelines and to provide instruction.
• Must have at least two (2) years’ experience in the last four (4) years as an ophthalmology assistant.
• Must be trained and have the ability to use and maintain an autorefractor, phoropter, tonopen, visual field machine, corneal topographer, pachymeter, specular microscope, ophthalmic photography equipment, slit lamp, and personnel computers.
• Must be proficient with data entry into Microsoft Excel.
• Must possess and maintain current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS). This Certification must be current at all times, at no additional expense to the government.
• Must obtain and maintain the site's required health screening and immunization requirements.
• Must be able to read, understand, speak, and write English well enough to communicate effectively.
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.
• Must obtain and maintain all required documents, certifications, licenses, etc. listed on the credentialing checklist, sent by Katmai’s Credentialing Specialist, for this position for initial hire.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Certification of an ophthalmic assistant from Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel accredited program in Ophthalmology preferred.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant from accredited program preferred.
• Ability to maintain a professional manner and display a positive cooperative attitude.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time shifts, which may include nights or weekends. After hours call is not required, but schedule may change, and overtime hours will be determined by clinic leadership.

TRAVEL

All Market contractors are subject to working at a duty location at any of the MTFs or associated sub clinics within the Colorado Military Health System (CMHS).

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily indoors at a well-lit military treatment facility such as a clinic, outpatient facility or hospital. The environment is normally air conditioned, but conditions may change dependent upon circumstances. Work may need to be performed in a fast-paced environment requiring quick thinking and rapid judgements. Employee will be exposed to a wide variety of clients in differing functions, personalities, abilities. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids, latex, radiation or other contaminants and safety issues. May be exposed to infection or diseases from contact with patients. Work is highly social with patients and can be stressful with a high emotional element. Decisions made may substantially impact patients and their families.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position consists of sitting for long periods of time, using hands/fingers, handling, reaching with hands and arms, speaking, or translating. Periods of walking, standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and lifting boxes weighing up to 30 pounds. Moderate to extended periods of office work with heavy periods of computer usage. It is Katmai’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).