Ophthalmology Tech II

Job Title: Ophthalmic Tech II

Location: Reed Eye - Greece

Department: Optical

Hours Per Week: 40 hours, Full-time, 8-hour shifts

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift

Summary

Requires a good understanding of ophthalmic practice and all sub-specialties. Possesses a good understanding and knowledge of ocular diseases and treatments. Possesses a good understanding of ocular pharmacology, knowledge of medications used for eye exams and those medications prescribed to patients for treatment of ocular diseases.

Possesses excellent critical thinking skills, excellent patient care, knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care and usage needed, and ability to assess common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work environment required. Ability to communicate with patients, co-workers, and supervisor is critical. Must be willing to help in all areas and understand the need for efficient use of time.

Key Responsibilities:

In addition to those listed for an Ophthalmic Technician I:

• Possess basic contact lens knowledge and the ability to insert and remove contact lenses.
• Patient education and training on contact lenses. Train insertion and removal and proper care of contact lenses.
• Possess a good understanding of in-office procedures across all ophthalmic sub-specialties.
• Assist the physicians in performing in-office procedures. The procedures consist of, but are not limited to, the following: Lasers, Corneal procedures, Injections, and Ocular Plastic procedures.
• Perform a subjective manifest refraction using a manual phoropter to properly measure a patient's refractive error and obtain best corrective visual acuity. Possesses a good understanding of working with both plus and minus cylinders.
• Accompanies the physician into the exam room to transcribe the history and examination as given by the patient and the physician. Under the direction of the physician, transcribes the impression, plan, test results, prescriptions, orders, and anything else the physician instructs to document.
• Possess a good understanding of automatic and manual measurements.
• Able to perform automatic and manual measurements of the eyes based on physician preference.
• May be required to perform clerical duties including: surgical scheduling, prior authorizations, coordinating physician surgeries with the surgical center, and ordering IOL lenses for patient surgeries.
• May be required to train new employees.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Some college education a plus but not required.

Required Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience working within an ophthalmic practice with an optometrist and/or ophthalmologist as an ophthalmic assistant.

Or

• An equivalent combination of education and experience with 1 year of closely related clinical experience.

Required Licensure/Certification:

Obtain JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant within 6-12 months of hire.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$21.00 - $29.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14626

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.