Part Time Optometric Tech

Description

JOB TITLE: Optometric Technician 

DEPARTMENT: Health Center

REPORTS TO: Practice Manager

STATUS: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY:

Assist the optometrist on duty by conducting and recording pretest date. Interacts directly with

the patient. Supports patient flow and performs ancillary testing. Responsible for daily

maintenance of the exam/pretest rooms and maintaining supply list. This position will also be

responsible to assisting or sharing in patient care responsibilities associated with the family

medicine practice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this

job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to

this job at any time.

DIRECT PATIENT CARE:

• Works with patients and takes initiative to explain process/testing procedures.
• Shows empathy and willingness to create a positive experience and put patients at ease.
• Supports daily patient flow.
• Assists patients by answering routine questions, resolving minor difficulties and giving directions to patients as authorized by the Provider.
• Documents all phone conversations in patient charts to include any Provider directed instructions.
• Supports the patient through the education and information on community resources, such as classes, support groups and pharmacy assistance programs.
• Provides education and support to patients and families as directed by the Provider.
• Assists patients in basic self-management goal setting. Applies basic active listening and behavior modification principles in goal discussions with patients.
• Makes appointments as needed and directed by the Provider.

CLINICAL DUTIES:

• Performs all pre-examination testing with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Understands how to communicate testing process for patient comprehension.
• As directed by the Provider, assists with routine office examinations and procedures that may include administering injections, medications, vaccinations and blood draws. Documents all procedures in the patient’s chart.
• Documents all patient interaction, tracks and attaches laboratory and diagnostic test results to patient charts; communicates results and orders to patients as directed by the Provider.
• Serves as a liaison to pharmacies (Ex. In regards to new and refill prescriptions and follows up with patients as needed).
• Participates in both patient and practice level meetings.
• Assists with patient/population communications such as calls or letters to remind of needed preventive or chronic care steps.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

• Records all PHI in an organized, timely, and efficient manner
• Demonstrates knowledge of scheduling and computer processing procedures
• Ensures pretest and exam room supply list is maintained on a regular basis

OFFICE APPEARANCE:

• Takes pride in the appearance of the exam/pre-test rooms and shows initiative in keeping areas clean, organized and professional looking.
• Responsible for the maintenance and disinfection of equipment and testing tools.

OPERATIONS:

• Prepares, cleans and sterilizes equipment and exam rooms as established by standard safety and clinical protocols.
• Properly handles the disposal of infectious/hazardous waste, according to OSHA guidelines.
• Inventories and requests supplies.
• Actively participates in quality improvement activities such as meetings, PDSA, pilots, data collection, evaluation of practice or location performance metrics, etc.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no direct reports.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or

ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor Degree preferred. Previous ophthalmic certification preferred. Experience working

with indigent populations and community based programs preferred. Medical Assistant

program completion required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance

instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations

where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished

in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to gain knowledge of

current practice management system, electronic medical record, Microsoft Word, Internet, and

Intranet.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Certified Paraoptometric, preferred. Medical Assistant program completion required.

OTHER SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Strong communicator and listener to patients and associates. Strong interpersonal skills

(friendly, caring, patient). Strong verbal/written communication skills. Strong basic math skills.

Strong organizational skills and attention to details. Familiarity with computers and calculators.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use

hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is

occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift

and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,

distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations

may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While

performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne

particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work

environment is usually moderate.