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Adventist Health · 3 weeks ago

Ophthalmic Technician (Outpatient) - Ophthalmology - Full Time - Day Shift - Ukiah Valley

Ukiah, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit health system serving communities on the West Coast and Hawaii. The Ophthalmic Technician will assist ophthalmologists in performing diagnostic tests and treating eye conditions, while also managing patient flow and maintaining medical instruments.

Elder CareHealth CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitWellness

Responsibilities

Screens walk-in patients, emergency patients and telephone calls from patients and referring physicians to determine appropriate physician and priority of appointments. Administers Electro-retinogram, Electro-oculogram tests and specular microscopy examinations to patients

Performs preliminary screening examinations for physician review including, but not limited to, central and peripheral visual field tests; ocular motility tests; color vision tests; pharmacological pupil tests; tests to determine intraocular pressure and pupil testing for size, equality and reaction prior to dilation. Examines the cornea, lens and anterior chamber of the eye using a slit lamp and note variations from normal. Assists physician in preparation of routine microbiological specimens and in various research studies

Measures acuity of patient, with and without glasses, for distance and near vision. Obtains optical and lensometry measurements to determine lens prescription and correct acuity problems. Records findings on patient chart. Obtains topographical measurements of the eye to include corneal diameter and curvature; assist physician to fit patients with contact lenses and to evaluate lens fit with a bio-microscope. Instructs patients on the proper techniques used in caring for, inserting and wearing contact lenses

Directs the flow of patients. Obtains medical and personal data for patient charts. Screens patients for conditions excluding ocular examination. Arranges for laboratory and other tests, ophthalmic photography, outpatient studies and patient admissions and surgery as requested by physician. Alleviates patient and family concerns by explaining diagnostic procedures and method of treatment

Calibrates and maintains all instruments; clean and stock consultation rooms and microbiology laboratory with drugs and other supplies as needed. Sterilizes and sets up instruments for ophthalmic surgical procedures. Assists with minor office surgery, laser treatments and operating room surgery as required

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Ophthalmic Technician certificationBasic Life Support certificationOphthalmic Technician experienceMedical Assistant experienceTechnical support skills