Ophthalmic Technician - Per Diem - 139633

Under supervision, the position functions within the activities of all medically related paraprofessionals and office activities involving patient flow and care. Under the supervision of physicians, incumbent will participate in patient care involving history, diagnostic vision tests and visual field examinations. Will be responsible for maintaining timely and courteous patient flow. In addition, will organize and stock each examination room.

• Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science; or two years of college courses in the natural sciences plus two years of applicable experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to take patient history, evaluate patient problems and provide complete documentation in patient record.

• Ability to perform tonometry, field of vision, visual acuity, measurement of eye refractive error, color vision, spectacle. measurement, and related tests.

• General knowledge of ophthalmic diseases, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in order to carry out all functions.

• Knowledge of infection control principles in order to disinfectand sterilize equipment and to operate autoclave.

• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public and medical personnel.

• Knowledge of (and high standards of) laboratory hygiene, biohazard handling, and universal precautions.

• Knowledge of professional dress code.

• Ability to develop and implement effective patient scheduling/appointment system and coordinate the flow or necessary documents and referral services.

• Ability to train and educate patients, staff, residents, medical students and the general community regarding ophthalmology clinic services and procedures, hospital procedures and necessary patient instructions.

• Ability to sterilize and maintain ophthalmology equipment and supplies in a clean, safe and orderly manner.

• Experience with electronic medical records.

• May need to travel to satellite clinics.

• Must be willing to learn, work in multiple locations, and work variable hours and days, including Saturdays.

• Occasional overtime as required.