Ophthalmic Technician - Metairie Clinic

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At Ochsner whether you work with patients every day or support those who do you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

Education

Required High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Bachelors degree in Ophthalmic Medical Technology

Work Experience

Preferred 2 yearsexperience or Associates degree in Ophthalmic Assisting.
Experience with ophthalmology examinations in a high patient volume department.

Certifications

Required Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Preferred Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) through JCAHPO

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer and/or mainframe terminal and multiline telephone skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

• Must be proficient with Windowsstyle applications various software packages specific to role and keyboard.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Ability to and experience working with and maintaining confidential information.

• Experience working in a fastpaced environment with minimal supervision.

• Experience in transcribing all information accurately neatly and clearly.

• Skill working to prescribed clinic and ophthalmic standards.

• Ability to use equipment perform tests and read results as needed including: visual acuity extra ocular motility pupil evaluation confrontational fields color vision stereo vision tonopen/applanation tonometry lensometry keratometry eye irrigation refractometry manual ascan measurements topography brightness acuity testing and slit lamp examination.

• Ability to assist with removal and insertion of contact lenses.

Job Duties

• Enables clinic operations by effectively managing the patient flow in and out of exam rooms.

• Retrieves and collates patient information for provider.

• Cleans stocks and maintains exam rooms procedure rooms instruments and equipment and prepares patient for provider exam.

• Obtains near and distant visual acuity amsler grid worth 4dot color vision stereo vision and basil tear secretion tests.

• Pulls patients contact lens records for optometrist review.

• Cleans disinfects and packs instruments for autoclaving.

• Documents per department guidelines pertinent patient information in medical record (including but not limited to vital signs height weight allergies brief history patient instructions communication of test results etc).

• Ensures future appointments have been scheduled or communicated and referrals/preauthorizations have been initiated and obtained.

• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population including but not limited to: respect for privacy method of introduction to the patient adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed requesting permissions and communication style.

• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities duties and skills. Other duties may be added or this description amended at any time.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety patient privacy and/or other compliancerelated concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mechanical lifting devices (carts dollies etc. or team lifts should be utilized.
Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

There is no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt transport storage preparation dispensing administration cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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