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Charlotte - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Vacancy

1 Vacancy

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Huntersville - Huntersville NC

Description

Primary Objective

The Ophthalmic Technician provides clinical and administrative support to the Provider to collaboratively ensure the delivery of high quality compassionate care to CEENTAs patients.

Locations Available

SouthPark Belmont University Mooresville Fort Mill Blakeney Steele Creek

Essential Functions

  • Greet and room patients.
  • Obtain and document past medical and surgical histories chief complaint history of present illness (HPI) and vital signs.
  • Reconcile and document patient medications and allergies in the EHR system.
  • Perform preliminary ophthalmic work-up including but not limited to: Visual Assessment Confrontational Visual Field Testing Pupil Assessment Tonometry Keratometry Ocular Motility Testing Glare Testing Refractometry Pachymetry Lensometry Slit Lamp Examination Ishihara (Color) Plate Testing Stereo Testing Amsler Grid Schirmer Testing.
  • Perform specialty testing including but not limited to OCT Visual Fields Topography Biometry and Pentacam
  • Assist the Provider with patient examination treatment and in-office procedures as needed.
  • Prepare and administer medications as directed by the Provider.
  • Prepare and/or collect laboratory specimens.
  • Act as a scribe as needed by the Provider.
  • Explain treatment procedures and provide approved educational information to patients and their families.
  • Respond to patient questions and prescription refill requests via phone or the EHR messaging system.
  • Manage Provider schedule(s) in the EHR system which includes scheduling patients for appointments and in-office procedures.
  • Schedule patient surgeries.
  • Maintain applicable work queues in the EHR system.
  • Index lab reports procedure and office notes and outside documentation pertinent to patient care from the document management system to the EHR system.
  • Perform clinical room turnover/set-up and equipment sterilization.
  • Maintain OSHA standards to ensure a sterilized and safe environment.
  • Maintain stock of office clinical and clinic specific supplies and order from appropriate vendor when needed.
  • Assist with the training/onboarding of new staff and apprentices.
  • Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the position.
  • The ability to work on-site.
  • Predictable reliable and prompt attendance.

Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to maintain a high level of precision in judgment the accuracy of assessment and skill in problem-solving under stress.
  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
  • Ability to adapt to changes in the department.
  • Exceptional oral and writing skills.
  • Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness.
  • Ability to identify problems.

Core Competencies

Clinical Knowledge Possessesthe appropriate clinical knowledge to provide safe and high-quality care to patients within the applicable scope of practice. This includes accurately recording and communicating patient information to all relevant members of the clinical team.

Patient FocusMaking patients and their needs a primary focus of ones actions; developing and sustaining productive patient relationships.

Building Patient Loyalty Effectivelymeeting patient needs; building productive patient relationships; taking responsibility for patient satisfaction and loyalty.

Communication Clearlyconveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

Energy Consistentlymaintaining high levels of activity or productivity; sustaining long working hours when necessary; operating with vigor effectiveness and determination over extended periods of time.

Attention to Detail Accomplishingtasks by considering all areas involved no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful overa period of time.

Clinical Competencies

  • The broad knowledge base of Ophthalmic practice knowledge of acute practice based on skill level and scope of practice.
  • Knowledge of examination and diagnostic procedures.
  • Ophthalmic Knowledge: Strong understanding of eye terminology and anatomy and best practices in the effective flow of clinical services.
  • Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments.
  • All other duties as assigned

Training Period

Corporate Epic training up to 6-8 weeks of on-the-job training with current CEENTA staff and Operations Manager. Check-ins and audits to evaluate competency during and after completion of training based on specific role.

Accountability

Our mission is to be the premier eye ear nose and throat group providing comprehensive quality and ethical healthcare to all in the Carolinas; to provide a favorable environment for the delivery of healthcare; and to provide for the wellbeing of the physicians and the employees of Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates P.A.

The Certified Ophthalmic Technician directly impacts CEENTAs ability to achieve its mission as they play an integral role in patient care delivery providing administrative and clinical support to the Providers.

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