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Guthrie · 1 day ago

Ophthalmic Tech - Certified - Ophthalmology - Full Time

Binghamton, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$20.44/hr - $32.39/hr

2+ years exp

Guthrie is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Technician to perform advanced ophthalmic work up, procedures, measurements, and tests to assist in patient care. The role involves supporting the provider during patient exams and surgical procedures, as well as maintaining office instruments and documentation.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

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

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

Qualification

Certified Ophthalmic TechnicianOphthalmic Assisting ExperienceSurgical Technician CertificationOphthalmic Scribe CertificationPatient CenterednessCommunication SkillsDetail OrientedTime Management SkillsTeamwork

Required

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

Completion of Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) is required within the first 3 weeks for those without COA, COT, COMT, LPN