Ophthalmic Technician - Non Certified - ProMedica Physicians Retina - Full Time

Being a part of a large family has advantages. With more than 500 ProMedica Physicians and advanced practice providers our network is the regions most complete with connections to leading hospitals and a wide spectrum of health services. ProMedica Physicians have locations serving northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan all working together with a single mission: the health of our communities.

POSITION SUMMARY
Provide technical support to Ophthalmologist/Optometrist. Patient-care duties may include obtaining and recording of medical histories and patient ocular history as well as performing patient specific ophthalmic testing/exams and administering eye drops prior to the patient seeing the provider.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Greet patients and visitors in a prompt courteous and helpful manner.
• Review patients chart prior to exam to anticipate testing procedures and as needed instruments supplies or equipment.
• Obtain patient history update medications and medical procedures.
• Perform testing prior to physician exam including but not limited to visual acuity pupillary & muscle evaluation IOP measurement visual field testing OCT Pentacam and refractions.
• Assist physician in minor office surgery laser procedures or intraocular injections.
• Administer drops and therapeutic in-office medications as instructed by physician.
• Instruct patients both verbally and with written instructions regarding medications and treatment. Answer patient questions and follow up with patient as needed.
• Follows up with pharmacies with renewals and prior authorizations as instructed by physician.
• Escorts patients from exam room to appropriate area (i.e.: reception area dilating room additional testing or scheduling).
• Clean and sterilize equipment and maintain autoclave in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.

Education:High School diploma or GED

Skills:

• Demonstrate basic computer skills.
• Able to promote a strong commitment towards achieving outstanding internal and external customer satisfaction and superior patient experience.
• Must be able to understand directions (written and verbal) communicate and respond to inquiries; requires effective interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate good judgment in a fast-paced environment.

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.

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