Guthrie
Location
City of Elmira, New York
Salary
$23 - $36 / HOUR
The Ophthalmic Technician performs advanced ophthalmic work-ups, diagnostic testing, and procedures while assisting providers in both office and operating room settings. They are also responsible for documenting patient history, scribing, and maintaining clinical equipment and surgical charts.
Candidates must hold a high school diploma and possess or be willing to obtain Ophthalmic Assistant or Technician certification. Licensure in PA and NY is required, along with the ability to perform first-assist duties in the operating room.
Eligible for up to a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus!
Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) with two years ophthalmic assisting experience; LPN with completion of home study course within first 6 months of employment. (Licensure in PA and NY required).
CPR Certification preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required.
1. Obtains and documents accurate chief complaint and comprehensive history of present illness. Reviews, verifies and updates patient’s past ocular, medical, family and social history. Reviews medical records for up‐to‐date master problem list including patient reported medication and allergies and diagnoses that are documented by physicians or providers.
2. Performs a portion of ophthalmic exam, ophthalmic diagnostic testing and procedures; documents findings/results on exam and stays current with new technology and procedures as they become available.
3. Performs as scribe for provider (throughout ophthalmic exam capture, summarize, & document pertinent examination data, clinical findings and the assessment and plan).
4. Provides patient education, assists provider with informed consent, prepares and reviews surgical charts.
5. Assists provider with laser and surgical procedures within the office, including those that require aseptic and sterile technique.
6. Performs as first assistant in operating room.
7. Responsible for cleaning and sterilization of office instruments, performing basic maintenance, quality control, cleaning, disinfection and maintaining inventory of ophthalmic exam room and ancillary equipment according to organization and departmental protocols.
8. Responsible for documentation, tracking and reporting surgical co‐management; completion and processing of forms (DMV, disability, legal blindness, insurance, low vision, etc.); review and monitors provider’s schedule for efficiency and errors; triages messages and phone calls and responds to patients as directed by provider.
1. Provides orientation and training of new employees and recognizes and utilizes opportunities to teach other staff members.
2. May travel to regional offices as needed.
3. Attends required staff and educational meetings as requested.
4. Cover as needed throughout the department.
Pay Range $22.98 - $36.40/hour, DOE
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