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Typically manages large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager, coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals, resolving difficult and often complex problems. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Ophthalmology duties: Performs, prescribes, and analyzes results for the treatment of illnesses, diseases, injuries, and conditions that are related to the eye.

<div><p><b><u>Job Profile Summary</u> </b></p></div><div><p>​This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients.  In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Ophthalmology duties: Performs, prescribes, and analyzes results for the treatment of illnesses, diseases, injuries, and conditions that are related to the eye. Tasks include vision assessments, eye surgeries and advanced forms of eye disease in patients with significant systemic illness.  A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs.  The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education.   A specialist level role that is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.  Typically manages large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager, coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals, resolving difficult and often complex problems. </p></div><div><p> </p></div><div><p><b><u>Job Overview</u> </b></p></div><div><p>This position is responsible for evaluating and recommending treatment of patients with ocular motility disturbances. Assists Ophthalmologist in all aspects of patient care including diagnostic testing and preliminary examination. </p></div><div><p> </p></div><div><p><b><u>Job Description</u> </b></p></div><div><p><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b> </p></div><div><p>1. High school diploma or equivalent. </p></div><div><p>2.Completion of a two-year Orthoptist or Ophthalmic Medical Technician program. </p></div><div><p>3.Orthoptist <b>OR</b> Ophthalmic Medical Technician Certification. </p></div><div><p>4. Two (2) years of experience as an Orthoptist including teaching experience. </p></div><div><p> </p></div><div><p><b>Duties and Responsibilities:</b> The duties and responsibilities listedbelow are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. </p></div><div><p> </p></div><div><p>1.Evaluates patients with ocular motility disturbance, determines appropriate method of treatment and reports recommendations to referring ophthalmologist who may be either from the department or private practice.  </p></div><div><p>2.Makes diagnostic choices while evaluating patients in order to determine method and procedure of continued examination for best results. </p></div><div><p>3.Provides ocular motility and/or vision treatment when recommended treatment is approved by Ophthalmologist.  </p></div><div><p>4.Organizes and participates in vision and ocular motility screening.  </p></div><div><p>5.Conducts periodic ocular motility conferences for residents of Ophthalmology.  </p></div><div><p>6.Documents ocular motility disturbances by taking external motility photographs. </p></div><div><p>7.Maintains and dispenses press-on-prism and lens inventory. </p></div><div><p>8.Reviews and updates orthoptic library's books and journals.  </p></div><div><p>9. Presents at local and national ophthalmology conferences.  </p></div><div><p>10.Conducts a teaching program for technical employees of New England Eye Center to teach ophthalmic technology skills. </p></div><div><p>11. Prepares students for national certifying exams. </p></div><div><p> </p></div><div><p><b>Physical Requirements: </b> </p></div><div><p>1. Frequently assistsvisually impaired patients from wheelchairs into exam chairs. </p></div><div><p> 2. Requires prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, and stretching. </p></div><div><p> </p></div><div><p><b>Skills & Abilities:</b> </p></div><div><p>1. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of eyes and common diseases. </p></div><div><p>2. Ability to use and maintenance of orthoptic instruments, visual field instruments and general ophthalmic instruments. </p></div><div><p>3. Teaching skills necessary toassist in the training of orthoptic/ophthalmic technician students. </p></div><div><p>4. Analytical skills necessary to determine method of patient evaluation in order to recommend treatment. </p></div><div><p>5. Interpersonal skills needed to interact with pediatric and adult patients and referring ophthalmologists.  </p></div><div><p>6. Ability to assess the needs of adult and pediatric patient populations in order to provide care appropriately. </p></div><div><p>7. Ability to effectively explain the exam process to patients and attempt to allay their concerns and apprehensions. </p></div><div><p>8. High attention to detail. </p></div><div><p>9. Ability to work in a high-volume clinic and fast paced environment.  </p></div><div><p/></div><p> </p><p>At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.</p><p/><p>The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.</p><p/><p>Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.</p><p> </p><p><b><u>Pay Range</u>:</b></p><p> </p>$66,397.24 - $82,991.27

Tufts Medical Center

Orthoptist

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Anatomy

Clinical Support

Coaching

Conferences

Customer Support/Service

Detail Oriented

Disease Treatment

Eye Diseases/Disorders

Eye Surgery

Interpersonal Skills

Medical Diagnosis

Medical Office Administration

Medical Treatment

Medicine

Needs Assessment

Ophthalmology

Orthoptics

Patient Assessment

Patient Care

Pediatrics

Physiology

Problem Solving Skills

Procedure Development

Process Management

Project/Program Management

Training/Teaching

Treatment Evaluation

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The orthoptists evaluate and assist in treating pediatric and adult patients with strabismus seen in the pediatric ophthalmology practice or referred from other Casey Eye providers, co-manage patients undergoing amblyopia treatment, perform strabismus exams for clinical trials, and teach basic exam skills to medical students, ophthalmology residents, and pediatric ophthalmology fellows. Function/Duties of Position: Clinical (Orthoptic specific, General Ophthalmology, and Electronic Health Record documentation)- Perform sensorimotor exam and any orthoptic specific testing needed on all new patients and select return patients in the pediatric division prior to examination by the physician.

Department Overview:
<p style="margin:0px">The Elks Children's Eye Clinic at Casey Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology at OHSU, is currently seeking a full-time certified or board eligible orthoptist to work with our current group of 7 Pediatric Ophthalmologists, 2 Pediatric Optometrists, 1 Pediatric Fellow and 7 Orthoptists. </p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px">As an academic department, we have a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship training program and are involved in the ophthalmology residency training. We are a study site for the Pediatric Eye disease Investigator Group (PEDIG) and also have an AACO approved orthoptic training program. Our primary goals are providing excellent patient care, education, and reserach. The orthoptists evaluate and assist in treating pediatric and adult patients with strabismus seen in the pediatric ophthalmology practice or referred from other Casey Eye providers, co-manage patients undergoing amblyopia treatment, perform strabismus exams for clinical trials, and teach basic exam skills to medical students, ophthalmology residents, and pediatric ophthalmology fellows. Additionally, all the orthoptists participate in clinical and didactic teaching to the orthoptic student.</p>

Function/Duties of Position:
<p style="margin:0px"><strong><em>Clinical (Orthoptic specific, General Ophthalmology, and Electronic Health Record documentation)</em></strong>- Perform sensorimotor exam and any orthoptic specific testing needed on all new patients and select return patients in the pediatric division prior to examination by the physician. Make diagnosis and treatment recommendations directly to supervising physicians.  Evaluate select return patients independently (under indirect supervision) and make evidence-based changes to treatment plan based on findings. Devise therapeutic plans for select returning amblyopia and strabismus patients and perform office treatment and monitor progress. Educate patients/parents on binocular vision diagnoses. Direct and assign home therapy for the treatment of amblyopia and strabismus.</p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px">Conduct the initial phase of scheduled new and return patient’s ophthalmic examination including obtaining history, measuring visual acuity, tonometry, axial length, and other ocular vital signs and measurements.  Assists with minor surgical in-office treatments such as Botox injections and adjustable sutures.</p><p style="margin-left:0.5in"> </p><p style="margin:0px">Accurately document all pertinent exam information in electronic health record (EHR).  Create an assessment outlining pertinent assessment and plan for patients undergoing a sensorimotor exam for binocular vision disorders. Associate billing codes with diagnoses in orthoptic visit encounters and accurately submit to the supervising physician for approval. Enter orders within EHR for necessary diagnostic testing procedures and medication initiation and refills.</p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px"><strong><em>Education and Precepting</em></strong> - Our orthoptic training program is a two-year graduate level program accredited by the American Orthoptic Council (AOC).  To meet the accreditation requirement, orthoptists support the program by precepting the orthoptic students.  In addition, orthoptists prepare and administer lectures and other educational materials to the orthoptic students on all relative orthoptic theories and clinical skills covering the AOC’s syllabus and Clinical Skills Competency document.  Orthoptists also participate in clinical and didactic teaching of medical students, residents, fellows, practicing ophthalmologists, ophthalmic technicians, and nurses in orthoptic concepts and the basics of pediatric eye care.  Present courses at both regional and national meetings of several professional associations, including the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) and the American Association of Certified Orthoptists (AACO).  Orthoptists actively participate in patient education by maintaining updated patient education materials and resources.</p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px"><strong><em>Research </em></strong>- Research support for Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG) and other research studies related to strabismus, amblyopia, and pediatric ophthalmology in the division by certifying as a study examinator and recording relevant study data.  Maintain current knowledge of all current pediatric ophthalmology clinical trials, their study protocols, eligibility, enrollment, and randomization criteria. Maintain CITI certifications required for research participation.  Promote/support the development of research for orthoptic students. This includes mentoring in all clinical research activities from idea development, IRB application, data gathering and analysis, abstract development, and application to regional or national meetings.</p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px"><strong><em>Non-clinical patient management</em></strong> - Triage, reply to, and/or direct patient messages, phone calls, and Mychart messages. Call and speak with patients/families directly to answer questions or discuss concerns regarding conditions affecting binocular vision, including pre and post operatively. Screen all prospective new pediatric ophthalmology patient referrals to permit assignments of appropriate appointment priority. Complete vision reports for patients with an individualized education plan or complete any other outside documentation requested by outside providers.  </p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px"><em><strong>Administrative and clinical equipment management</strong> – </em>management of clinic calendars, involvement in ad hoc division meetings, preparation and delivery of used surgical instruments, administering OHSU policy for patient safety and infection control to meet DNV’s hospital accreditation standards, high level disinfection and sterilization, basic maintenance of clinical instruments and equipment, initiation of work orders for damaged equipment, order clinical supplies and medications, restock exam rooms, and other duties assigned by manager.</p>

Required Qualifications:
<p style="margin:0px">Bachelor's Degree <strong>AND</strong> Orthoptist certification (CO) <strong>AND</strong> 3 years of relevant experience <strong>OR</strong> Equivalent combination of training and experience.</p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px">Must be certified by the American Orthoptic Council.</p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px">BLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA), provider level is required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.</p><p style="margin:0px"><strong> </strong></p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px">Outstanding interpersonal and patient relations skills. Detail oriented and meticulous in all aspects of work.  Strong follow through skills and ability to pro-actively identify and solve problems. Requires excellent organizational skills, strong written and verbal communication skills with physicians/researchers. Exceptional database management abilities.  Ability to multi-task is critical. The ability to work well with team members is essential.  Strong customer service and teaming skills are essential.   Ability to plan and organize technical work and to adapt to a changing work environment is critical.   Must be able to assess and develop work tasks and systems in order to optimize  performance. Familiarity with research design, statistics and use of computers for research is preferred.  Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Windows, Office, Word, Excel, Power Point and related computer applications.  Basic computer keyboard skills including typing of at least 30-45 WPM.  Must complete (or have completed) required EpicCare training.  Upon completion of Epiccare, must be able to accurately abstract patient data from existing paper charts into EpicCare and must have/maintain working knowledge and use of EpicCare system.  Ability to work independently; willingness to serve as a positive and professional role model</p>

Preferred Qualifications:
<p style="margin:0px">Experience in pediatrics and an academic environment is preferred.</p>

Why apply to OHSU?:
<b>We are Oregon's only public academic health center.</b>

In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

<b>All are welcome.</b>

OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu

Oregon Health & Science University

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Amblyopia

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Billing

Calendar Management

Clinical Assessment

Clinical Research

Clinical Training

Clinical Trial

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Data Analysis

Data Collection

Database Administration

Disease Investigation

Documentation

Educational Administration

Epic Systems

Fellowship

Follow Through

Healthcare

Hospital

Hospital Systems

IRB/IEC (Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee)

Identify Issues

Infection Control

Injections

Medical Products

Medical Record System

Medical Tests

Medications

Mentoring

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Windows Operating System

Microsoft Word

Multitasking

Nursing

Order Processing

Order Supplies

Organizational Skills

Patient Education

Patient Safety

Performance Tuning/Optimization

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Project Tracking

Public Health

Statistics

Sterilization

Strabismus

Team Player

Testing

Training Program

Treatment Plan

Writing Skills

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