Riverside Health ยท 4 months ago
Ophthalmic Technician Non- Certified RMG
Riverside Healthcare Center Hampton - Hampton, Virginia
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expRiverside Health is a healthcare organization seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to work under the supervision of the Office Manager and physicians. The role involves greeting patients, performing clinical measures, facilitating patient education, and managing prescription refills and referrals.
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Responsibilities
Performs and records pertinent clinical measures to include Visual Acuities, Refractometry, Application Tonometry, Keratometry, Slit Lamp Exams, Visual Fields, and OCT
Performs and teaches Insert and Removal Procedures for Contact Lens Patients
Performs IOL for cataract surgery patients per physician orders
Reviews all IOL requirements and protocols to ensure proper documentation
Accompanies the physician to surgery and prepares surgery charts and post operative bags
Participates in the effort of cost containment and waste reduction by minimizing the use of supplies
Identifies and recommends solutions for cost savings and waste reductions
Identifies the patients complaint or reason for the visit and assess the patients immediate needs to ensure the patient is seen in a timely manner
Records pertinent medical, allergic, ophthalmic and family histories to include current prescriptions, glasses and contact lenses
Communicates and documents essential information to physicians and team members
Prepares referral follow up letters and dictations for referring physicians for the physicians review and signature
Participates in new employee on-boarding to enhance retention and reduce turnover of staff as evidenced by improved BPA scores and turnover rates
Facilitates patient education through videos and brochures
Prepares prescription refills for the physician's review and signature
Reviews and answers patient's voicemails and returns calls to patients and pharmacies in a timely manner
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with patients and their families or caregivers to project a favorable image of the office and facilitate quality patient care
Monitors/supports/tracks departmental productivity to meet the needs of the department, i.e. flex hours, and time off
Effectively utilizes technology to increase efficiency including all equipment, Group Management, MedFlow, Electronic Health Record, Electronic Health Record, and Microsoft Office Programs
Maintains clean and safe work area
Maintains a working knowledge of facility, OSHA, and HIPPA regulations
Qualification
Preferred
High School Diploma or GED
Program Graduate, Optical Tech
1 year Ophthalmology / Optometry clinical experience
Company
Riverside Health
Riverside Health is a non-profit, integrated network of hospitals, physicians, continuing care facilities, wellness centers, etc.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (2)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-07-11Corporate Round
Leadership Team
L. Shawn Nelson
AVP Finance & CFO, Lifelong Health
Frankye Myers, MSN, RN, NE-BC
Senior Vice President / System Chief Nursing Officer
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