Ophthalmic Technician Non-Certified-Union Square Full Time M-Fpm 9-5pm

The Ophthalmic Technician assists the Ophthalmologist/Optician and other technical support personnel to perform diagnostics tests necessary for patient evaluation.

1. 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 tonography and tensilon tonography tests to determine intraocular pressure and pupil testing for size equality and reaction prior to dilation.
2. Directs the flow of patients examined by the physician or optician; 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.
3. Calibrates and maintains all instruments used including but not limited to bio-microscopes lensometer keratometer tangent screen slit lamp and tonometers; cleans and stocks consultation rooms and microbiology laboratory with drugs and other supplies as needed.
4. Sterilizes and sets up instruments for ophthalmic surgical procedures; assists with minor office surgery laser treatments and operating room surgery as required.
5. Performs venipunctures and finger sticks.
6. Monitors patient flow in waiting room and resolves patient flow issues related to registration and post-visit processing
7. Provides set-up of examination room and instruments in accordance with proper techniques established by hospital and infection control policies.
8. Takes and monitors vital signs
9. Inventories orders or re-stocks medical supplies; monitors expiration dates on all medications and medical supplies disposing appropriately as per institution policy
10. Maintains logging system as required for refrigeration of medications point of care testing sterilization process or others as needed
11. Performs routine maintenance/cleaning of equipment and instruments; Notifies appropriate personnel regarding any malfunction in equipment Maintains a safe secure and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations
12. Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infections body fluids chemical disinfectants radiation and other hazardous substances
13. Acts rapidly and calmly during emergencies initiates CPR and provides the necessary items called for by the team
14. Transports patients and equipment as needed
15. Documents in medical record / electronic medical record as required by hospital policy
16. Complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures
17. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical psychosocial educational safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area
18. Greets and registers patients prepares and processes appropriate forms directs patients to appropriate areas and arranges transportation needs
19. Screens incoming calls takes and responds to messages as well as responds to inquiries regarding department procedures services and programs.
20. Schedules appointments and completes pre-registration via telephone including insurance verification and full patient demographics collection over the telephone or in person using computerized system(s) with accountability for the integrity of the data including all patient demographics and insurance information
21. Performs routine cash collections at time of service.
22. Completes forms and requisitions as needed managing charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately. Assists in the creation and maintenance of medical charts.
23. Checks verifies and updates insurance information utilizing internal or electronic sources.
24. Obtains and documents managed care referrals required pre-certifications and authorizations as necessary
25. Supports surgical or procedure scheduling in conjunction with Surgical Coordinator or other similar role(s) verifying times with patients; preparing charts pre-admissions and consent forms
26. Maintains a working knowledge of New York State third party payer eligibility requirements for private and hospital billing
27. Utilizes and understands basic medical terminology; able to complete visit encounter forms and enters ICD10-CM and CPT information into computerized systems as appropriate
28. Assists in training orientation and education of entry level and or/float staff
29. Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and organize work. Reports and resolves problems effectively. Identifies and reports staffing problems to appropriate manager or administrator
30. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills exhibited by courtesy cooperative spirit and tact when interacting with employees patients and visitors

Age Specific Competencies (Neonate/Infant Pediatric Adolescent Adult Geriatric) as appropriate to the area of practice

a. Identifies physical behavioral and emotional characteristics typical for the age group

b. Modifies approaches based on patient age-specific needs and responses to treatment

c. Provides care for patients based on age-specific needs

d. Uses communication techniques which are age appropriate

B. Organizational/Managerial

31. Participates in the departments performance improvement activities

32. Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information

33. Observes the Health Care Systems compliance policies

34. Actively participates in unit staff meetings when on duty

35. Participates in CQI projects as directed by the manager

C. Educational/Professional Development

36. Participates in the development of other staff members

37. Meets regulatory licenser and annual health assessment requirements

38. Identifies learning strengths and needs

39. Utilizes learning resources

D. Communication/Relationships

40. Demonstrates a professional courteous and respectful attitude in dealing with patients families and significant others

41. Displays courtesy tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community

42. Notifies appropriate staff of patients status

43. Helps to maintain a quiet therapeutic and clean environment Adheres to legal and ethical standards

44. Performs other duties as assigned.

0-1 year minimum as Ophthalmic Tech/Medical Office Assistant or equivalent

Licensing and Certification Requirements (if applicable)

Basic Life Support or Heart Saver required

SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai Beth Israel and MS Downtown B1E - Ophthalmology Practice - USD Union Square - Downtown