Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic Technician – Kassouf Healthcare Solutions, LLC

Location:

Birmingham, AL 35233.

Work Location:

In person. Ability to commute required. Relocation required before starting.

Employment type:

Full-time.

Base pay: $15.00/hr – $18.00/hr.

Assist the physician with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures. Conduct diagnostic tests, perform minor surgical assistance, manage patient education, and maintain compliance with OSHA and infection control policies.

• Assist in coordination of scheduling of patient appointments and surgeries.
• Interview patients and document ocular and medical histories.
• Perform a variety of routine tests using ophthalmic instruments that provide diagnostic information including intraocular pressures, basic motility, visual fields, ultrasonography, and fundus photography.
• Assist the physician during diagnostic and minor surgical procedures, including instrumentation, sterile preparations and documentation.
• Administer topical medications or diagnostic drugs as required by the provider for testing or treatment.
• Prepare and position patient for diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Assist the physician with patient education pertaining to the treatment prescribed.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Comply with OSHA and Infection Control related policies and procedures.
• Document accurate information in the medical record.
• Record patient charges for billing department.

• Prepare procedure and exam rooms; inventory equipment and supplies; replenish supplies and equipment.
• Perform basic triage per specific office protocol procedures.
• Maintain professional appearance and personal conduct at all times.
• Adhere to employer work practices as described in clinic handbook/procedure manual.
• Work as an effective team member.
• Effectively cope with job situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent with experience in an ophthalmology setting and willing to train as an Ophthalmology Assistant; OR
• Medical Assistant who is a graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program willing to train as an Ophthalmology Assistant; OR
• Preferred:
  High school diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of one year of direct health care clinical experience or successful completion of a JRCOMP approved program for Ophthalmology Assistants plus a minimum of one year of satisfactory, full-time work experience under ophthalmologic supervision.

• Stand or sit – Must be able to remain in a stationary position (standing or sitting) 100% of the time.
• Walk – Must be able to freely move about the clinic in order to access patient rooms, equipment, charts, etc.
• Use of hands/fingers – Consistently operates a computer keyboard to enter patient information.
• Stoop/kneel/crouch – Occasionally must position self to obtain stored equipment.
• Talk/hear – Frequently communicates with co-workers and patients regarding patient care. Must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Carry/lift – Occasionally must lift supplies/equipment up to 50 pounds.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

No relocation after start. Must relocate before commencing work.

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• Detail-oriented – quality and precision-focused
• Team-oriented – cooperative and collaborative
• People-oriented – supportive and fairness-focused
• Stable – traditional, stable, strong processes
• Outcome-oriented – results-focused with strong performance culture
• Work Remotely – No (though job is in person)

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