Ophthalmic Technician -OPEN HOUSE Thursday October 3, 2019 / 4:30pm – 6:30pm Ophthalmology Suite

The Department of Ophthalmology at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center offers a wide range of comprehensive medical, diagnostic and surgical services for those with vision and eye conditions. We currently have full-time Ophthalmic Technician career opportunities in our TJH /Ophthalmology Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
1. Coordinate scheduling of patient appointments, authorizations and surgeries.
2. Interview patients and document ocular and medical histories.
3. Perform a variety of routine tests using ophthalmic instruments that provide diagnostic information including, but not limited to, intraocular pressures, basic motility, visual fields, PAM and BAT tests, A-Scan ultrasonography and fundus photography.
4. Assist the physician during diagnostic and minor surgical procedures, including instrumentation, sterile preparations and documentation.
5. Administer topical medications or diagnostic drugs as required by the provider for testing or treatment.
6. Prepare and position patient for diagnostic tests and procedures.
7. Assist the physician with patient education pertaining to the treatment prescribed.
8. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Prepare procedure and exam rooms; order inventory equipment and supplies; replenish supplies and equipment.
2. Perform basic triage per specific office protocol procedures.
3. Maintain professional appearance and personal conduct at all times.
4. Adhere to employer work practices as described in TJH/ Medical Services policy.
5. Work as a team member within the ophthalmology department and all other departments.
6. Document work processes in EMR as required.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.