Ophthalmic Technician (On-Call)

Job

Summary :

Assist with the provision

of patient care within established policies and procedures to serve

the needs of the Kaiser Permanente Medical Care program. Provides

care to a population with predictable ophthalmic needs and assists

the providers in caring for more acute

needs.

Essential

Responsibilities :

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Screen patients for chief compliant,

take accurate history of Ophthalmic illnesses / surgeries, past

ocular history, family history, and current eye related

medications. Perform Ophthalmic testing as appropriate for the

patient. This includes, but is not limited to the ability to

check / document distance and near vision. Must be able to perform

papillary assessment to rule out afferent defect and check pupil

size (rule out pupillary asymmetry), corneal curvature (K readings)

and color vision testing. Must be able to perform lensometry,

including reading lenses with multifocal and progressive adds,

power of sphere, axis of cylinder power and orientation of prism.

Perform intraocular pressure checks using Applanation tonometry and

also using the Tonopen. Perform confrontation visual fields. Must

be able to perform cover / uncover test, alternate cover test and

quantify strabismus; must be able to document ocular motility and

the presence of strabismus or nystagmus. Must be able to perform

Worth 4 dot test and Stereopsis test. Must be able to test near

point of convergence, ductions, versions and vergences. Must be

able to perform Potential Acuity Meter testing, Glare testing. Must

demonstrate ability to check / recognize narrow angle. Instill

dilating drops (and other ophthalmic drops) per physicians

instructions. Take and record patient vitals when indicated in the

EMR.

Visual fields : Must perform

calibration of automated perimeters, and must be able to perform

automated perimetry. Maintain a working knowledge of automated

perimetry, and be able to perform Amsler Grid

testing.

Must be able to perform

OCT and HRT. Must be able to use IOL master and any other A scan

programs for biometry readings.

Assist doctors during examination as needed. Prepare for,

set up and assist in minor surgery, and all types of laser

procedures. Must be familiar with preoperative and pre-laser

patient education. Apply eye dressings, protective shields as

directed by the doctor. Always must be willing to assist patients

in clinic areas.

Set up and provide

physician assistance with intravitreal

injections.

Per standard

guidelines, clean exam lanes and minor surgical instruments.

Prepare for the sterilization process either utilizing the clinic

sterilizer following sterilizing protocol, or preparing instruments

to be sent out for sterilization per standard protocol. Responsible

for room maintenance including routing cleaning of exam lanes, and

daily validation of expiration dates of dilating and other

ophthalmic drops. Keep exam rooms well stocked with appropriate

instruments, as well as patient handouts, and any other equipment,

etc., as required by physicians.

Maintain instruments and triage appropriately when

instruments are in need of repair or replacement. Open exam lanes

in the AM and close exam lanes in the PM. Provide administrative

assistance and support as required, assisting administrative team

as necessary. Assist in other clinic functions as necessary,

including making appointments, preparing retina photography charts,

or any other general duty as needed.

Perform clerical duties to assist in maintaining

departmental records and as directed by the assigned provider.

Ensure that all relevant sections of the EMR are completed, and

always kept up to date and current.

Communicate via telephone with patients, other

departments and other physicians as necessary. Record messages and

refer to appropriate person as required. Answer patient service

questions. Report patient complaints, or unusual symptoms,

questions regarding treatment, medications, etc., and other

questions to licensed personnel. Complete and distribute forms

regarding patient examinations and treatment, medical information,

consultations, etc. Prepare basic support care duties following

established policies and procedures. Maintain adequate quantities

of medical and clerical supplies. Assist with pharmacy order as

required; relay prescriptions to any pharmacy as directed by

physician.

Maintain patient care

areas and nurse station in a sanitary orderly condition. Prepare

examining rooms for next patient after each use. Set up for

examination or treatment following established procedures. Ensure

sterile condition of examination, treatment, and testing

instruments as appropriate.

Attend

and participate in continuing education and in-service programs,

staff, team and other meetings as assigned. Complete and maintain

Compliance and Safety modules and KPNW Behavior Standards as

required. Maintain current confidentiality documentation. Adhere to

Regional and Departmental policies and

procedures.

Perform other duties as

assigned.

Basic

Qualifications : Experience

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Two (2) years of full time employment

functioning in an Ophthalmic Technician capacity under the

supervision of an Ophthalmologist, and / or successful completion of

a JCAHPO accredited Ophthalmic Medical Technology

program.

Education

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License,

Certification, Registration

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Registered Medical Assistant

(Washington) within 2 months of

hire

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Basic Life Support within 1 months of

hire

Additional

Requirements :

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Proven record of attention to detail,

ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Broad knowledge

base of ophthalmic

terminology.

Basic computer

knowledge and skills.

Proficient and

accurate keyboarding skills.

Must be

able to communicate both in writing and orally in

English.

Preferred

Qualifications : Experience

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Three-five+ (3-5+) years of functioning

in an Ophthalmic Technician capacity under the supervision of an

Ophthalmologist / or in a Group Ophthalmological

practice / environment.

Broad based

ophthalmic technician experience

preferred.

Familiarity with EpicCare

or electronic based medical