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VCU Health · 2 months ago

Ophthalmic Technician - PRN - Days

Fredericksburg, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

VCU Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to provide primary ophthalmic care to patients and assist the physician in various duties. The role involves preparing patients for examinations, performing preliminary tests, maintaining medical records, and ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.

Hospital & Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Chief Lead Technician; the ophthalmic technician performs a range of duties which includes preparing the patient to see the Attending Physician (preliminary exam, medical history, & testing), preparation of examination and treatment rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures

Provides primary ophthalmic care to patients and acts as clinical assistant to the physician

Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit

Performs complete ophthalmic history and preliminary exams, sub-specialty tests (refraction, VF test, A-Scan Biometry (Lenstar, IOL Master, Immersion), Pachymetry, PAM evaluation, BAT, color testing, contact lens evaluation

Accurately records all information in EMR (EPIC) system according to established standards and physician requirements and those required by VCUHS with 95 % accuracy

Checks condition of patients' eyes by performing slit lamp examination and documenting abnormalities, confrontation visual field, pupil evaluation, motility screening, visual acuity, refraction, and tonometry with applanation

Prepares patients for ophthalmology examination by dilating pupils, changes in visual acuity, elevated extraocular pressure and communicating results to Attending Physician

Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records, completing diagnostic ordering, and keeping patient information confidential

Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders, use of drops, contact lenses, drugs, and answering questions about surgery and specialty imagining required/ordered

Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and promptly reporting equipment issues

Handling patient phone calls, messages, messages from MyChart, and prescription refill requests

Performs set a standard number of patient work-ups based on established times while maintaining the quality of customer service

Opening and closing examination rooms ensuring that equipment is cleaned and stocked properly

Maintains stock in the exam room in accordance with the standard inventory of the department

Maintains treatment room stock and prepares instruments for sterilization or High-Level Disinfection (HLD)

Sets up and prep for minor OR procedures to include setting sterile tray and maintaining the sterile field

Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following policies and procedures of the department and complying with legal regulations, JCAHPO, and VCUHS

Follows attendance and dress code policies

Must be able to work at alternative VCUHS Ophthalmology locations as needed

Independently performs complete ophthalmic history and preliminary exams, sub-specialty testing, maintains equipment and coordinates patient flow

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Ophthalmic medical assistingDiagnostic testingCertified Ophthalmic AssistantEMR (EPIC) systemPatient counselingCustomer serviceRecallProblem solving

Required

Successfully completion of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Ophthalmic Medial Assisting Course within 12 months

Obtain Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) by the Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel (JCAHPO) within twenty-four (24) months of hire date

Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in optometric/ophthalmology performing initial examinations and diagnostic testing

High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred

Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in ophthalmology performing initial examinations and diagnostic testing

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Previous experience in an academic health care environment

Successful completion of Ophthalmic Assistant Program

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel (JCAHPO)

Company

VCU Health

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VCU Medical Center is a school. It is a sub-organization of Virginia Commonwealth University.

Founded in 1838

Richmond, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.vcuhealth.org

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