Ophthalmic Technician | Ophthalmology | Part-Time or Full-Time

About the Job:

Ophthalmic Technician: Provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction and supervision of an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist. Dilate patients’ eyes if needed, gather personal health information, and do both basic and extensive testing to prepare the patient for their visit with their provider. May have additional job duties as needed. Understands and supports MMC Mission, Vision and Values, the principles and activities of True North, and organizational goals.

• Full-time and Part-time candidates with a COA or COT certification will be considered for this position.

Job Duties:

• Basic testing including (but not limited to) the following: Check Vision, Humphrey Visual Field, OCT, BAT, IOP, Pachymetry.
• Extensive testing including Refracting, Immersion Ascans, IOL Master, and Lenstar
• Ability to learn and work towards additional testing such as Goldmann Visual Fields, Manual Visual Fields, extra ocular motility, manual keratometry.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible & organized. Is able to function under stressful situations.
• Responds promptly to changes in workload, adjusting assignments as necessary to achieve optimal productivity, efficiency and fiscal responsibility.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family, and treats them with respect and dignity.
• Provides care appropriate to condition, age and ability, the psychosocial and physical needs of patient, including adult, pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population within the Ophthalmic Technician’s scope of practice and hospital policy.
• Rooms patients to do their health history intake and directs them on the next steps of their visit.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Collects and documents an appropriate patient medical history in computer system for each visit. Documentation must meet current standards and communicates appropriately and effectively the patient reason/concern for each patient visit.
• Maintains equipment, utility areas and support areas in a clean and neat environment.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Uses proper body mechanics
• Schedules patients for additional outside testing such as CT scan or lab work
• Answers telephone/patient call system in a polite manner. Communicates information to the appropriate personnel/family.
• Handles prescription refills
• Ensure all exam rooms are stocked and prepared at the opening and closing of each day.
• Orders supplies as needed. Maintains supplies in a neat and orderly environment.
• Is responsible for counting/maintaining/documenting use of all injectible drugs.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to staff members, medical staff, and providers.
• Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
• Orients new employees when necessary.

Requirements:

• (Certified) Ophthalmic Technicians will be registered with JCAHPO either as COA or COT
• Medical secretary training of one-year equivalent experience, preferably in a healthcare setting, is desirable. Requires strong knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must possess basis computer knowledge and use of hospital software to function within assigned role.
• Must be proficient within three months of entry into the position
• Must have legible penmanship.
• Must be able to spell accurately.
• Must be able to follow orders precisely and keep accurate records.
• Must be able to speak the English language and write in an understandable manner.
• Must be competent to serve specific patient populations served.

Benefits and Salary:

Commensurate with position and experience. Comprehensive benefits package to include: medical, HSA, dental, 403(b) with employer match of 5%, life insurance, long-term disability, PTO, sick time, EAP, wellness benefits, etc.

About Us:

As an independent hospital, we live our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of our region. To improve access to care, we have expanded our local specialty and primary care services in our communities. Not far from Duluth, MN, our campus resides in the beautiful north woods of Wisconsin where you can balance work and home life on our beautiful lakes and trails by partaking in personal interests such as biking, cross-country skiing, hiking, fishing, water sports, ATVing, snowmobiling, and much more.