Part-Time Certified Orthoptist

Primary Objective

The Certified Orthoptist (CO) contributes to the organization by supporting the assessment and treatment ofpatientsunder the indirect supervision of an also perform duties of an Ophthalmic Assistant.

Essential Functions

• Under indirect supervision of an Ophthalmologist the CO independently evaluates patients with vision problems and eye abnormalities.

• Performs patient interviews to include chief complaint history of present illness review of systems past medical history past surgical history and medication review.

• Performs diagnostic testing including visual acuity testing lensometry (including prism) retinoscopy and manifest refractioncolorvision testingstereopsistesting tonometry (using applanationTonoPen andICaredevices) pupil assessment.

• Provides non-surgical treatment of specific eye muscle disorders e.g. amblyopia convergence insufficiency diplopia and strabismus. Treatment modalities may include occlusion prism or orthoptic training.

• Completes extensiveadditionalsensorimotor examinations on patients withcomplexocular motility disorders.

• Documentsexam findings and treatment plans in the Electronic Health Record.

• Phone triage of patientscalling with clinical questions.

• Performs ocular sensorimotor examinations on patientsupon request ofinternal referring ophthalmologists.

• Assessesthepatientsresponse to treatment of oculomotor and amblyopia conditions and provides ongoing patient education and encouragement with the treatment plan.

• Assistwith training and on-boarding ofnew staffand apprentices.

• Maintainsand cleansallapplicableequipment.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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

• ProficiencyinElectronic Medical Record systems preferably Epic.

• Ability to communicate professionally (written and verbal).

Core Competencies

• Customer Service: Makingpatients and their needs a primary focus of ones actions; developing and sustaining productive patient relationships.

• Building Patient Loyalty:Effectively meeting patient needs; building productive patient relationships; taking responsibility for patient satisfaction and loyalty

• Effective 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 andretainthe message.

• Initiative: Takingprompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.

• Decision Making:Identifying and understanding issues problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts constraints and probable consequences.

• Personal & Professional Ethics:Demonstrate integrity resilienceaccountabilityand ethical behavior.

• Deductive Reasoning:The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that makesense.

• Adaptability:Maintainingeffectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures processes requirements or cultures.

• Building a successful team: Usingappropriate methodsand a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team;facilitatingthe completion of team goals

Clinical Competencies

• Demonstrates a mastery level of competency of ophthalmology and ophthalmic testing in practical applications of a difficult nature.

• Knowledge ofappropriate useof PPE for various procedures.

Training Period

The COwillrequire3 months of trainingincluding graduallyestablishingacase-loadof patients after the first month of a patient caseload is dependent oncredentialingand this will be closely tracked during the orientation period.

Accountability

Our mission is to be the premier eye ear nose and throat group providing comprehensivehigh-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 CO willprovide specialized and high-quality care to both adults and receive comprehensive and extensive evaluation procedures to assist the referring physicians with diagnoses and to further assist in establishing plans of care and follow-up.

Education

Bachelorsdegreerequired. Completion of an accredited Orthoptictrainingprogramrequired.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Certified Orthoptist.

Certificates Licenses Registrations

Certification through the American Orthoptic Council (AOC)required.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee mayencounterwhile performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The COreports to theapplicableOperations Supervisor or outlined by the American Orthoptic Council (AOC)Code of Ethics a CO is indirectly supervised by an Ophthalmologist and cannot independently function in clinic or report to an optometrist.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This position will be 3 days a week and considered part-time-time. Core business hoursare Monday through Friday 8am to 5pmbut may fluctuate due to varying clinic needs.

PhysicalMentalandOtherRequirements

ThePhysical andMentaldemandsdescribed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strength guidelines: Themaximumamount of weight an employee may be asked to lift during a normal day is 20 lbs.

• Motion parameters: Employees must be able to sit in front of a computer on and off during the day varying between sitting during patient care computerworkand documentation. Walking between rooms designed for various procedures standing for 15-45 minutes during procedures or evaluations typing and repetitive clicking of a mouse.

• Mental requirements: Employee must demonstrate the ability to problem solve ability to make quick decisions ability to ensure patient safety during procedures and tasks ability to handle emergent patient situations ability to supervise others ability to thrive in fast-paced environment ability to use discretion and sensitivity ability to interpret data and interact with patients family and colleagues appropriately.