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Matrix Providers · 3 months ago

Ophthalmology Technician

Fort Belvoir, VA, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Matrix Providers is hiring an Ophthalmology Technician/Technologist to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families in Fort Belvoir, VA. The role involves assisting optometrists and ophthalmologists with various tasks, including patient testing and record maintenance.

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Responsibilities

Provide a wide variety of duties to assist the optometrist/ophthalmologist as appropriate to the level of certification (i.e., COA, COT, or COMT)

Obtain patient histories, perform prescription verification, and maintain patient records

Assist in testing patient vision. Test far and near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception

Examine the eye, using a slit lamp, for abnormalities of the cornea and anterior and posterior chambers

Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes

Measure intraocular pressure of eyes (glaucoma test)

Test the field of vision for defects, including central and peripheral vision, and chart test results on graph paper

Measure the axial length of the eye using ultrasound equipment

Instruct patients concerning eye care and contact lens handling

Measures and records distance and near vision; perform color testing and pinhole testing

Performs: Basic visual acuity test, Contrast Sensitivity testing, Lensometry, Autorefraction and keratometry, basic ocular motility tests, performs visual field testing (automated and manual), Ophthalmic photography, pupillometry, tonometry, and glare testing

Ensures appropriate calibration, cleanliness, and maintenance of all examination and treatment equipment

Serves as a scrub in the minor and main operating rooms, for various ophthalmic procedures

Teach contact lens care

Apply and remove therapeutic contact lenses

Basic knowledge of DICOM communication

Experience in using OCT, visual fields, and other applicable ophthalmic device modality to communicate via DICOM standards

Utilizes Modality Work Lists (MWL) to document examinations; reconciles MWL with existing patient databases to minimize medical errors and duplications

Assist providers in documenting in the medical record according to the policies and procedures of the organization

Direct the flow of patients: obtain medical and personal data for patients for conditions excluding ocular examination; arrange for laboratory and other tests, ophthalmic photography, outpatient studies and patient admissions and surgery as requested by the physician

Alleviate patient and family concerns by explaining diagnostic procedures and referring specific questions to the doctor

Screen walk-in patients, emergency patients and telephone calls from patients and referring physicians to determine appropriate physician and priority of appointments

Performs inspection and preparation of instruments, materials, and equipment to ensure that they are clean and in proper working condition. Sterilize and set up instruments for surgical procedures; assist with minor office surgery, laser treatments and operating room surgery as required

Perform inventory of assigned examination rooms to ensure adequate supplies are in stock

This shall be coordinated with the supply officer of the CRS (Central Sterile Resupply) Program to ensure all supply requests are met

Adhered to infection control guidelines and practice universal precautions. Be responsible for the safe and effective operation of equipment used in patient care and contributing to a safe working environment

This shall include safe practices of emergency procedures

Proper handling of hazardous materials and maintenance of physical security

Qualification

Certified Ophthalmic AssistantCertified Ophthalmic TechnicianCertified Ophthalmic Medical TechnologistOphthalmic training programOCT experiencePatient careInfection controlCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Degree: Certificate

Education: Complete an ophthalmology technician or an optometric technician course

Certification: Possess and maintain current certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology or a completed a formal ophthalmic training program of the United States Armed Forces

Experience: One year of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist after graduation