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Facilities Maintenance Technician

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Sight MD PAPhiladelphia, PA, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description For the Ophthalmic Assistant are :

  • Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
  • Performs technical workups, patient interviews and special testing.
  • Obtains patient history, to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history of allergies and medications.
  • Maintains and cleans all equipment being used.
  • Ability to perform comprehensive work-ups in a timely manner.
  • Returns phone calls to patients and pharmacies.
  • Assists in minor surgery.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality.
  • Accurately performs : Vision Acuity, color Vision, OCT, Confrontational Visual Fields, Pachymetry, Cell Counts, Schimer's test, Assist with lasers, Autorefractors, Lensometry, Keratometry, Tonometry, Visual Fields, Amsler grid, fundus photos, Pupil Exams, Tear Lab.
  • Scribe with physician.
  • Troubleshoot instrument repairs as necessary.
  • Determines which patient should be taken next from the waiting room to have testing initiated.
  • Following testing, advises as to who will see them next and makes them comfortable during the wait.
  • Maintains a smooth flow of patients to the physician, altering the test sequence as required.
  • Escorts patients from the clinical area to the check-out station or optical dispensary when necessary.
  • Helps with triaging phone calls.
  • Assists in screenings as needed.
  • Seeks advice from more senior staff as necessary, never performing beyond capabilities.
  • Maintains stock levels and cleanliness of exam lanes.
  • Performs other duties, as required.
  • Must be able to cover numerous late nights a month and travel to other offices as needed.

Job Requirements for the Ophthalmic Assistant are :

  • Position requires good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care.
  • Knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care and usage needed.
  • Ability to assess common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work environment required.
  • Ability to communicate with patients, co-workers and supervisor is critical.
  • Must be willing to help in all areas and understand the need for efficient use of time.
  • Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms and ocular meds.
  • Has a working understanding of A-Scans, fundus photos, nerve fiber analysis and fluorescein angiography.
  • Has basic knowledge of contact lenses.
  • Utilizes proper eye drop technique and sterility.
  • Understands and uses proper sterile technique.
  • Utilizes proper universal precaution procedures.
  • Understands and communicates well to patients about eye surgeries.
  • Understands and follows procedures for surgical and procedural consents.
  • Displays consistent professionalism.
  • Is energetic and empathetic with patients.
  • Consistently display positive rapport with fellow employees.
  • Cooperates with supervisory staff and physicians.
  • Scribes readily when doctor desires.
  • Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment.
  • Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Ability to work as a team member.
  • Strong organization skills with attention to detail.
  • Maintains certification.

    • EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

    1.           High school diploma or GED

    2.         Previous experience or training in this or similar position

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