Ophthalmic Technician, Dr. Ott, Downtown Nashville (Plaza)

SUMMARY: This position provides ophthalmology care; assists the physician on staff; assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care rendered to patients with urgent, emergent or potential health problems.

Shift Hours:

Monday - Friday

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES include the following:

Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists physicians and ensure maximum efficiency; perform preliminary screening for physical review
• Triage patients to ensure productive departmental flow.
• Record health history of patients; updated medication list; note abnormal conditions for physician;

• Prepare patients for exams and diagnostic testing
• Ensure patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner; forward chart as appropriate

• Contact pharmacy or optical companies to order or refill prescriptions as instructed by physician, document appropriately

• Schedule patients for surgery and in office appointment follow up; obtain necessary precertification
• Schedule patients to other specialist offices; obtain appropriate referral as needed
• Maintain adequate stock levels of medication samples and supplies
• Set up and stock exam rooms for daily use
• Keep rooms and equipment clean between procedures
• Follow clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious hazardous waste material

• Keep physician informed of patient's status
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of auto-refractor, A-scans, IOL master, visual filed, fundus photography and corneal topography

• Return phone calls from patients in a timely manner per physician instruction, document appropriately

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to calibrate and maintain all diagnostic equipment
• Prepare surgery packs and surgical kits, label appropriately.

• Adhere to Quality Control Guidelines, including all reports
• Perform other tasks as needed, in assistance of Physician ~ Must have predictable and consistent attendance

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 1-3 years Ophthalmology experience preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• CPR certification.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to recognize problems and recommend solutions.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situation
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Computer knowledge essential for Electronic Medical Records System

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to stand for 8 to 10 hours a day
• Requires regular walking, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting

• Must be able to lift at least 10-15lbs

• Must be able to manipulate objects—reaching, grasping, handling
• Must exhibit good communication skills—understand, respond and translate into action

   

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Clinical setting; exposure to communicable diseases, medical preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.