What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician position at Erie Retinal Surgery Inc?
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Obtains patient medical, ocular and medication history and transcribes results into our EHR (electronic health record).
Transcribes physician’s orally dictated findings during patient exam and accurately enters results in EHR.
Assists physician(s) by obtaining supplies needed during patient care.
Performs following testing:
- Visual acuity
- Auto/manual refractions
- Lensometry
- Tonometry (Icare, tonopen, Goldman)
- Visual field testing
- OCT/A-scans/B-scans/Pentacam/fundus photos
- Glare testing
- Color vision testing
- Schirmer’s tear testing
- Other testing as needed
Reviews patient charts and posts tests and examination results into EHR.
Stocks supplies on an ongoing basis to keep current stock requirements.
Cleans patient exam rooms and equipment. Maintains autoclave in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Demonstrates compliance of safety rules and other policies and procedures.
Demonstrates the ability to work with geriatric patients and patients of all ages.
Ability to travel to other practice locations as needed.
SECONDARY JOB DUTIES
Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested. Enhances professional growth and development through meetings, education programs, seminars and conferences.
Performs other duties to ensure the smooth flow of work/patients in the office.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrated excellence in communications skills
Ability to work cooperatively with all members of the clinical department
Ability to adapt self to various types of personalities
Job Type: Part-time
Medical Specialty:
- Ophthalmology
- Surgery
Schedule:
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person