Job Description:

Shift Details: 40 hours/week, Full Time. Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Shifts will vary.

Unit/Location:  Salt Lake Clinic Ophthalmology

Additional Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.  

Job Essentials

Rooms patients and takes patient histories, HPI >=4 components.
Performs eye tests under Ophthalmology Quality Standards of Care including vision screenings, manual refractions, and various diagnostic tests, etc.
Facilitates the workflow of patients when assigned various clinical/technician role(s). Anticipates the flow of patient traffic and helps the other technicians do various patient diagnostic testing.
Facilitates prior authorization.
Performs highly accurate manual refractions within a timely manner.
Maintains proficiency in glaucoma testing, visual fields, fundus photos, refracting and topography.
Ensures accuracy and details while keeping ahead of the patient flow and being flexible.
Functions as the patient advocate by teaching, directing patients, and clarifying ophthalmologist instructions per department protocol.
Practices and is aware of all safety precautions as outlined by OSHA and the CDC.
Maintains supplies and equipment for department function including inventory control.
Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives (i.e. CQI, TQM, Lean, 100% participation, etc.).


Minimum Qualifications- Ophthalmology Assistant

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers

One year of experience as an ophthalmic technician, ophthalmic assistant, or optometric technician.
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Experience in cataract surgery counseling for patients considering cataract surgery.
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EMR experience. Possess a level of computer literacy that ensures accuracy and timeliness when working with patients.
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Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
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Works well with coworkers and patients.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification as a COA
 

Physical Requirements:

Job Essentials- Ophthalmology- Assistant -Certified

Rooming patients and taking patient histories, HPI >=4 components
Perform eye tests under Ophthalmology Quality Standards of Care including vision screenings, manual refractions, and various diagnostic tests, etc.
Facilitating the workflow of patients when assigned various clinical/technician role(s). This requires an ability to anticipate the flow of patient traffic and help the other technicians do various patient diagnostic testing)
Facilitates prior authorizations
Must be able to perform highly accurate manual refractions within a timely manner
Must be proficient in glaucoma testing, visual fields, fundus photos, refracting and topography
Ideal candidate will have experience in cataract surgery counseling for patients considering cataract surgery
Must be accurate and detail-oriented while being able to keep ahead of the patient flow and still demonstrate flexibility and the ability to multi-task
Functions as the patient advocate by teaching, directing patients, and clarifying ophthalmologist instructions per department protocol.
EMR experience is required, must possess a level of computer literacy that ensures accuracy and timeliness when working with patients
Must possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Must be able to work well with coworkers and patients
Practices and is aware of all safety precautions as outlined by OSHA and the CDC.
Maintains supplies and equipment for department function including inventory control.
Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives (i.e. CQI, TQM, Lean, 100% participation, etc.).


Minimum Qualifications: Ophthalmology- Assistant -Certified

Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant License
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.

Minimum one year of experience as an ophthalmic technician, ophthalmic assistant, or optometric technician

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The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

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