Ophthalmic Technician, Dr. Alexandra May, Brentwood- Cool Springs

Job DetailsJob Location: Westgate I (WG) - Cool Springs - Brentwood, TN 37027Job Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareSUMMARY: This position provides ophthalmology care; assists the physician on staff; assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care rendered to patients with urgent, emergent or potential health problems.

Shift Hours-

Full time and part time hours are available!

The full time schedule is Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm

The schedule for Part Time would be:
Monday – Wednesday, 7:30am – 4:30pm OR Monday and Wednesday 7:30am – 4:30pm, and Thursday 7:30am – 12:00pm
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES include the following:

Other duties may be assigned.

Assists physicians and ensure maximum efficiency; perform preliminary screening for physical review
Triage patients to ensure productive departmental flow.
Record health history of patients; updated medication list; note abnormal conditions for physician;

Prepare patients for exams and diagnostic testing
Ensure patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner; forward chart as appropriate

Contact pharmacy or optical companies to order or refill prescriptions as instructed by physician, document appropriately

Schedule patients for surgery and in office appointment follow up; obtain necessary precertification
Schedule patients to other specialist offices; obtain appropriate referral as needed
Maintain adequate stock levels of medication samples and supplies
Set up and stock exam rooms for daily use
Keep rooms and equipment clean between procedures
Follow clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious hazardous waste material

Keep physician informed of patient's status
Demonstrate a working knowledge of auto-refractor, A-scans, IOL master, visual filed, fundus
photography and corneal topography

Return phone calls from patients in a timely manner per physician instruction, document appropriately

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ability to calibrate and maintain all diagnostic equipment
Prepare surgery packs and surgical kits, label appropriately.

Adhere to Quality Control Guidelines, including all reports
Perform other tasks as needed, in assistance of Physician ~ Must have predictable and consistent attendance

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 
QualificationsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

1-3 years Ophthalmology experience preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

CPR certification.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

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.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to recognize problems and recommend solutions.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situation
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Computer knowledge essential for Electronic Medical Records System

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to stand for 8 to 10 hours a day
Requires regular walking, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting

Must be able to lift at least 10-15lbs

Must be able to manipulate objects—reaching, grasping, handling
Must exhibit good communication skills—understand, respond and translate into action
 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Clinical setting; exposure to communicable diseases, medical preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.