Ophthalmic Technician

About Us:

Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals.

With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community.

Job Summary:

The Ophthalmic Technician assists Physicians with diagnostic testing, examination, education, and treatment of patients.

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Greet and escort patients to examination rooms; obtain patient consents and insurance information

Escort patients to and from various destinations; assist patients in and out of examination chairs

Obtain ocular, medical and family histories; document/update accurately in patients’ electronic medical record

Explain procedures to patients

Perform initial patient examinations by measuring, comparing and testing pupils including visual acuity, extraocular movements, eye pressure, color vision, etc.

Perform automated and manual testing procedures including corneal topography, autorefraction, application, contrast sensitivity, tonometry, Goldman and Humphrey visual fields, Optical Coherence Tomography, A-Scans and B-Scans, etc. as directed by the physicians

Administer anesthetics, dilation drops, ointments and medications as directed by the physicians

Assist physicians with minor surgery and patient monitoring

Complete paperwork for Physicians

Provide information and educational materials to patients concerning procedures and surgeries

Participate in patient follow-up activities; assist patients with scheduling appointments and verify surgery schedules

Maintain and clean equipment and examination rooms and working areas; stock rooms and/or order supplies

Answer and triage patient telephone calls

Establish and maintain productive working relationships with people inside and outside the department and/or practice

Education, Licensure/Certification, and Training:

High School Diploma or GED

Retinascoping experience preferred

1-3 years’ experience in an Ophthalmology practice preferred

Patient care experience required

Knowledge of Ophthalmology terminology, eye anatomy and medical terminology

Skills and Abilities:

Accurate refraction and applanation skills

Good written and verbal communication skills to convey and receive information effectively (face-to-face, telephone and electronic)

Good analytical and judgment skills

Ability to use computer software programs and systems

Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients, personnel and/or financial data

Excellent organizational skills to work independently, prioritize, handle multiple tasks and manage time

Safety Requirements:

Compliance with Department Health and Safety policies and procedures

Working Conditions/Schedule:

40-hour work week, hours and days to be determined by the business needs of the department. Additional hours may be required

Wayne Health is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer