Ophthalmic Technician at University Clinical Health

Memphis, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Interview, History Taking, Patient Care, Lensometry, Auto Refraction, Keratometry, Visual Field Testing, A-Scan Biometry, Contact Lens Fitting, Equipment Inspection, Patient Triage, Chart Documentation, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Customer Service

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Who We Are: As the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best-in-class clinical care through a network of more than 175 providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community. We are a not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice and are here to serve the community by putting our patients first. In addition, we offer exciting career opportunities for qualified, caring professionals and love to promote within. University Clinical Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. University Clinical Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Position Summary: This position is responsible for the patient interview obtaining history and assisting with the examination. Assists the Physician by administering patient care as directed, and assists with office procedures including patient preparation. Performs special testing such as lensometry, auto refraction, keratometry, performs screening and threshold visual field testing with automated perimeter, performs A-scan biometry for intraocular lens calculations; provides information to patients regarding the care and handling of soft and hard contact lenses; assists physician in the fitting of contact lenses. Also, inspects equipment to ensure proper working order. Key Results Areas (KRAs): Patient assessment Patient procedures Patient care Patient procedures Patient testing Patient education RX authorization Patient satisfaction Equipment/room effectiveness Chart documentation Physician schedule Patient triage Patient flow processes Travel to satellite clinics as needed Other duties as assigned. Core Competencies Knowledge of safety, compliance, and regulatory issues Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills Excellent customer service skills Committed to supporting UCH’s standard to medical excellence Requirements Education & Experience: · High school graduate, or equivalent Required · At least 1 year of relevant clinical experience Required · COA certification Preferred

Responsibilities

This role involves conducting patient interviews to obtain medical history and assisting the physician during examinations and office procedures, including patient preparation. Responsibilities also include performing specialized testing like lensometry, auto refraction, keratometry, visual field testing, and A-scan biometry for IOL calculations.