Offsite Ophthalmic Technician-Mount Sinai West
Offsite Ophthalmic Technician-Mount Sinai West
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Job Description
Assists an Eye Center Physician and other technical support personnel to perform diagnostics tests necessary for evaluation of patient eye problem.
Responsibilities
- Performs preliminary screening examinations for physician review including but not limited to central and peripheral visual field tests; ocular motility tests; color vision tests; pharmacological pupil tests; tonometry tomography and tension tomography tests to determine intraocular pressure and pupil testing for size equality and reaction prior to dilation.
- Directs the flow of patients examined by an Eye Center physician; obtains medical and personal data for patient charts; screens patients for conditions excluding ocular examination; arranges for laboratory and other tests ophthalmic photography outpatient studies and patient admissions and surgery as requested by physician; alleviates patient and family concerns by explaining diagnostic procedures and method of treatment.
- Calibrates and maintains all instruments used including but not limited to bio-microscopes lens meter keratometer tangent screen slit lamp and tonometers; cleans and stocks consultation rooms and microbiology laboratory with drugs and other supplies as needed.
- Sterilizes and sets up instruments for ophthalmic surgical procedures; assists with minor office surgery laser treatments and operating room surgery as required.
- Management and oversight of provider schedules
- Scheduling/Registration for visual field testing and other special procedures
- Outreach and Education pertaining to post-operative care
- Ensures equipment and inventory are maintained
- Responsible for medication inventory and placing orders to restock supply
- Support two provides and their practice
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum one year as a Medical Office Assistant or equivalent
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
