Ophthalmic Technician

Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Physicians

ECU Health Physicians is multi-specialty group with over 600 providers in more than 140 primary and specialty clinics across more than 110 locations in eastern North Carolina.

Position Summary

Tests and measures eye function to assist Ophthalmologist to diagnose and treat eye disorders and disease: Tests patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception to assist Ophthalmologist to diagnose and treat eye disorders and disease. Examines eye, using slit lamp, for abnormalities of cornea, and anterior and posterior chambers. Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes. Measures intraocular pressure of eyes (glaucoma test). Tests patient's field of vision, including central and peripheral vision, for defects, and charts test results on graph paper. Measures axial length of eye, using ultrasound equipment. Performs other tests and measurements as requested by physician. Under supervision, performs ophthalmic photography and diagnostic services. Tests and measures eye function to assist Ophthalmologist to diagnose and treat eye disorders and disease.

Responsibilities

• All Patient Correspondence including but not limited to: Disability Forms, Patient Education, Surgical Consent Forms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs all aspects of visual acuity testing and Visual Field Testing.
• Completes Medical History, Lensometry, Auto Refracting, Pam Testing, Glare Testing.
• Slit Lamp Examinations.
• May train and educate others in the Division of Ophthalmology in ophthalmic photography techniques and protocols.
• Performs ophthalmic photography. Modifies equipment for each test. Takes images of patients using specialized equipment including but not limited to: ocular fundus imaging system (FA, ICG), Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Corneal Topography, Specular Microscopy, and Photo Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy, as requested by physician.
• Photographs medical phenomena of eye to document diseases, surgeries, treatments and congenital problems to aid ophthalmologists in diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.
• Monitors patients' conditions and reactions during the imaging process for Fluorescein Angiography (FA), documents in EMR. Notifies physician as needed.
• Responsible for obtaining pre-procedural consent forms and other related documentation.
• Educates patients regarding administration of medications, as well as pre- or post-operative procedural instructions as directed by the ophthalmologist.
• Assists with image-archiving and storage; manages duplicates and escalates any problems or concerns with image capture.
• Recognizes problems or malfunctions of photographic, diagnostic and related equipment. May assist in making minor adjustments and perform preventive maintenance in accordance with established procedures. Advises supervisor of malfunctions requiring repair by vendor.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and reagents. Ensures there are adequate supplies and reagents on hand for patient care; works with supervisor to place orders on a timely basis. Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery.
• Ensures patient safety is maintained at all times.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and sterile environment. Ensures adherence to Ensures adherence to ECU Health infection control precautions. Adheres to HIPAA and Privacy & Security policies.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) or more years of experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician.

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from a Joint Commission for Allied Health Personnel (JCAHPO) approved institutional course, or working towards obtaining certification.
• 2(+) years experience in Ophthalmic practice.

Other Information

• Shift: Day
  • Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm 
• On Call: No 
• Weekends: No 
• ECU Health Ophthalmology Clinic - Greenville

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.