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Guthrie · 18 hours ago

Ophthalmic Technician - Ophthalmology - Full Time

Sayre, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Guthrie is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician responsible for performing advanced ophthalmic work ups, procedures, measurements, and tests to assist in patient care. The role involves collaborating with providers during patient exams and surgical procedures, while demonstrating teamwork and patient-centeredness.

Health CareHospitalPersonal Health

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Obtains and documents accurate chief complaints and comprehensive history of present illness. Reviews, verifies, and updates patient's past ocular, medical, family, and social history. Reviews medical records for up‐to‐date master problem list including patient reported medication and allergies and diagnoses that are documented by physicians or providers

Performs a portion of ophthalmic exam, ophthalmic diagnostic testing, and procedures; documents findings/results on exam and stays current with new technology and procedures as they become available

Performs as scribe for provider (throughout ophthalmic exam capture, summarize, & document pertinent examination data, clinical findings and the assessment and plan)

May administer eye drops as directed by provider

Provides patient education, assists provider with informed consent, prepares and reviews surgical charts

Assists provider with laser and surgical procedures within the office, including those that require aseptic and sterile technique

Responsible for cleaning and sterilization of office instruments, performing basic maintenance, quality control, cleaning, disinfection and maintaining inventory of ophthalmic exam room and ancillary equipment according to organization and departmental protocols

Responsible for documentation, tracking and reporting surgical co‐management; completion and processing of forms (DMV, disability, legal blindness, insurance, low vision, etc.); review and monitors provider's schedule for efficiency, errors, and opportunity; triages messages and phone calls and responds to patients as directed by provider

Assists in orientation and training of new employees and recognizes and utilizes opportunities to teach other staff members

May travel to regional offices as needed

Attends required staff and educational meetings as requested

Cover as needed throughout the department

Qualification

Ophthalmic Scribe CertificationClinical experience in ophthalmologyPatient educationAseptic techniqueCommunication skillsCritical thinkingTeamworkDetail oriented