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Kaiser Permanente · 2 days ago

Technician I, Ophthalmology

Kennesaw, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Kaiser Permanente is a healthcare organization seeking a Certified Ophthalmology Technician I. The primary responsibility of this role is to perform ophthalmic tests on patients under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and assist ophthalmologists in various procedures and patient care activities.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Provides direct and indirect patient care associated with physician office visit

Assist provider in the examination and treatment of ophthalmology patients. This assistance includes but is not limited to the following: Examine records and forms and prepares patients for current exam and treatments. Prepare appropriate equipment and instruments for surgery and follow-up care. Assists Ophthalmologist by performing technical tests and records results for procedures for the ophthalmologists analysis and interpretation. Assist in refractive/diagnostic procedures to include manual manifest refractions, auto-refractometry, corneal topography, pachymetry, keratometry, ocular photography, B-scan, A-scan, Retinoscopy, and pupillary reflex and ocular motility testing

Conducts vision screening tests to include, but not limited to, the following: Visual acuity, color vision, tonometry, visual fields, pupil exams, and other technical tests required by the ophthalmologist. Record data above tests and determines need for further evaluation. Prepare procedure room. Assist ophthalmologist with clinical procedures and performs as special assistant, using procedures pertaining to all types ophthalmologic surgeries. Prepare patients for and performs general preparation of pre-operative patients. Provide post-operative instructions as directed by the physician

Assist provider in contact lens cleaning, dispensing, insertion/removal, and patient instruction. Prepare and fit patients with special optometric devices as instructed by the provider. Instruct patients in correct care, hygiene post procedurally. Order and maintain ophthalmologic medications and supplies. Complete daily, weekly, and monthly. Medication administration with appropriate competency

Quality Initiatives for the department

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Ophthalmic testsManual RefractometryCorneal TopographyOcular PhotographyBasic Life SupportPatient careQuality InitiativesContact lens assistanceOptometric devices

Required

Minimum three (3) years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required

Basic Life Support required at hire

Fully proficient in Goldman Visual Fields, Manual Refractometry, Corneal Topography, Manual Keratometry, Ocular Photography, Retinoscopy, B-scan, A-scan and Fluorescein Angiography