Certified Ophthalmic Technician performs advanced ophthalmology testing and assists eye surgeons in an outpatient clinical setting. Responsibilities include patient history intake, vision and eye function testing, surgical assisting, scheduling procedures, and maintaining medical records. The role also involves training Certified Ophthalmic Assistants, managing supplies, and providing patient education in line with healthcare standards.
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Job Summary
Responsible to perform the in office advanced ophthalmology testing functions for the eye surgeons. Responsible for performing various technical procedures. Fully supporting the Multi Specialty Eye Surgeons and acts as a training resource for the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Obtains brief medical history and chief complaint from patient.
Maintains patient's medical record via electronic medical record.
Sets up and assists with office procedures.
Performs within scope of certification tests including: History taking; Visual acuity measurement; Refractometry; Tonometry; Measure pupil size/reactivity; Test and measure eye muscle function; Visual field testing; Corneal thickness measure; Corneal curvature measure; Corneal topography; Retinal nerve fiber layer measurement; Retinal thickness and topography; Fluorescein angiography; A and B-scan ultrasonography; Assist with contact lens fitting, and patient instruction; Prepare for and assist with in-office procedures; Surgical assisting for patients and obtaining medical information from patients during their office visits and for using this information to perform related tasks.
Assists physician by scribing and performing various tasks during patient exam.
Schedules surgeries, follow up appointments and referrals as requested. Obtains precertification for all surgeries.
Performs surgical assisting for eye surgeon.
Receives and returns phone calls, forwarding those requiring physician action.
Monitors and maintains stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.
Provides education/training to patient/family.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma/highest degree earned
Experience - No experience defined
In Lieu Of
Graduate of a Doctor of Optometry degree program will be accepted in lieu of JCAHPO certification as a COT.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
CERTIFIED OPHTHALMOLOGY TECH - C059
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database)
Data entry skills
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Location
1 Medical Park Rd RichlandFacility
3108 Ophthalmology 4 Med ParkDepartment
31081000 Ophthalmology 4 Med Park-Practice OperationsShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
ophthalmic technician, eye testing, visual acuity, refractometry, tonometry, surgical assisting, patient education, medical records management, ophthalmology office, contact lens fitting
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