Ophthalmic Technician- Eye Clinic

Are you looking for a career that offers both purpose and the opportunity for growth? Parkland Community Health Plan (PCHP) is a proud member of the Parkland Health family. PCHP is a Medicaid Managed Care Organization servicing Texas Medicaid and CHIP in the Dallas Service Area. PCHP works to fulfill our mission by empowering members to live healthier lives. By joining PCHP, you become part of a team focused on innovation, person-centered care, and fostering stronger communities.

As we continue to expand our services, we offer opportunities for you to grow in your career while making a meaningful impact. Join us and work alongside a talented team where healthcare is more than just a job—it's a passion to serve and improve lives every day.

Assists the provider in all fields of clinical care, including the maintenance of ophthalmological equipment, patient testing and surgery and supports the diagnostic testing, provides basic imaging and care of the patient.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have completed a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) – or – Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) training program.

• Must have two (2) year of relevant Ophthalmology experience.

Must be certified in Ophthalmology by the Joint Commission Allied Health Personnel (JCAHPO) upon hire.

* Current incumbents in the role as of August 1, 2023 must obtain their Ophthalmology certification by August 31, 2024.

Must have current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from one of the following:

• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross
• Military Training Network

* Current incumbents in the role as of August 1, 2023 must obtain a health care provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification no later than October 30, 2023.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, hospital staff and the general public.
• Must be able to interact with co‑workers and patients to expedite and organize patient care.
• Must be able to ensure appropriate staff assignments to cover multiple providers and their individual needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of ocular screening devices and photography devices.
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of ocular surgical instruments and reconstructive surgeries that are performed on patients.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in meeting age‑related and handicapped patients' needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate skill in providing ocular screening for all types of Ophthalmology patients.
• Must possess a basic knowledge of ophthalmic photography equipment and information technology media related to the area of specialization.
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of ophthalmic diseases.
• Must fulfill Super User responsibilities.
• Must be able to coordinate training of new Ophthalmic Assistants.

• Conduct patient work‑ups (manifest refraction, applanation with tonop enclosure and dilation and evaluation of pupils, retina scan) to assist the provider in patient assessment.
• Test patients for Goldmann visual fields to assist in determining the extent of development of a disease process.
• Test patients for Humphrey visual fields to assist in determining the progression of glaucoma and disease processes.
• Test patients using Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) to assist in determining the extent or progression of disease processes when needed.
• Make initial contact with patients, providing ocular evaluations (visual acuity, automatic refractions, lensometry) to assist the provider in patient assessment.
• Prepare and handle instruments to assist in minor surgery.
• Instruct patients on contact lenses' care and handling (insertion and removal) to ensure proper patient care and safety.
• Gather information and lab reports for physicians to expedite patient exams.
• Clean and stock lanes (inventory supplies) and report depleted supplies to ensure sufficient supplies and materials are available.
• Maintain equipment inventory to maintain supplies and avoid shortages.
• Attend in‑services and continuing education clinics to ensure ongoing…