National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives · 12 hours ago
Technician I, Ophthalmology
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives is seeking a Certified Ophthalmology Technician I to work under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor. The role involves performing ophthalmic tests on patients and providing direct and indirect patient care associated with physician office visits.
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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
Required
Works under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor
Assumes the responsibility and accountability of performing Ophthalmic tests on patients as requested by Ophthalmologist
Provides direct and indirect patient care associated with physician office visit
Assists provider in the examination and treatment of ophthalmology patients
Examines records and forms and prepares patients for current exam and treatments
Prepares 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
Assists 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
Records data above tests and determines need for further evaluation
Prepares procedure room
Assists ophthalmologist with clinical procedures and performs as special assistant, using procedures pertaining to all types ophthalmologic surgeries
Prepares patients for and performs general preparation of pre-operative patients
Provides post-operative instructions as directed by the physician
Assists provider in contact lens cleaning, dispensing, insertion/removal, and patient instruction
Prepares and fits patients with special optometric devices as instructed by the provider
Instructs patients in correct care, hygiene post procedurally
Orders and maintains ophthalmologic medications and supplies
Completes daily, weekly, and monthly medication administration with appropriate competency
Participates in Quality Initiatives for the department
Performs other duties as assigned
Company
National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives
The National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives is a hospital and healthcare organization.
Founded in 2005
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jackie Sifuentes, MBA, LSSYB
Co-Founder La Mesa Emerging Leaders Mentorship Program for Early Careerists
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