Ophthalmology Technician

Job Purpose:

Helps ophthalmology patients by providing information, services, and assistance.



Duties:

* Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.



* Checks condition of patients' eyes by observing pupils, muscle, visual acuity, extraocular movements, blood pressure.



* Prepares patients for opthalmology examination by dilating their pupils; reporting patient history summary, changes in visual acuity, elevated extraocular pressure, or blood pressure to ophthalmologist.



* Saves ophthalmologist's time by helping with office procedures such as laser surgeries, tear duct probes.



* Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential.



* Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders, use of drops, contact lenses, drugs, and questions about surgery.



* Schedules surgeries by making arrangements with the surgical center; verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.



* Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.



* Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.



* Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.



* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.



* Serves and protects the ophthalmogy practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.



* Enhances ophthalmogy practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.



Skills/Qualifications:

Supply Management, Verbal Communication, Infection Control, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Organization, Scheduling, Professionalism, Customer Focus, Confidentiality, Bedside Manner, Medical Teamwork