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No matter what your job title, the work you do at Kaiser Permanente Georgia supports the health and well-being of our Atlanta-area members. That's because each of us-from our allied health professionals to our RNs-shares a commitment to providing the best possible care experience. Come build a rewarding career in an environment that supports your success. Join us and put your beliefs into practice.
The Ophthalmology Technician works under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, assumes the responsibility and accountability of performing Ophthalmic tests on patients as requested by Ophthalmologist/ Optometrist.
Essential Functions:
- Provides direct and indirect patient care associated with physician office visit.
- Assist provider in the examination and treatment of ophthalmology patients. This assistance includes, but is not limited to the following:
1. Examine records and forms, and prepares patients for current exam and treatments.
2. Prepare appropriate equipment and instruments for surgery and follow-up care.
3. Assists Ophthalmologist by performing technical tests and records results for procedures for the ophthalmologist's analysis and interpretation.
4. Assist in refractive/diagnostic procedures to include manual manifest refractions, auto-refractometry, corneal topography, pachymetry, keratometry, ocular photography, and visual fields and papillary reflex testing.
- Conducts vision screening tests to include, but not limited to, the following:
1. Visual acuity, color vision, tonometry, visual fields, pupil exams, and other technical tests required by the ophthalmologist.
2. Record data of above tests and determines need for further evaluation.
3. Prepare procedure room.
- Assist ophthalmologist with clinical procedures and performs as special assistant, using procedures pertaining to all types ophthalmologic surgeries.
- Prepare patients for and performs general preparation of pre-operative patients. Provide post-operative instructions as directed by the physician.
- Assist provider in contact lens cleaning, dispensing, insertion/removal, and patient instruction. Prepare and fit patients with special optometric devices as instructed by the provider. Instruct patients in correct care, hygiene post-procedurally.
- Order and maintain ophthalmologic medications and supplies.
- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Initiatives for the department.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Requirements |
Basic Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED
- BLS card from American Heart Association
- Minimum of 7 years experience as an Ophthalmic Technician or Ophthalmic experience combined with surgical procedural experience
- Fully proficient in and perform Goldman Visual Fields, Biometrics, and Fluoresce in Angiograph
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate Degree in Optical Technology
Primary Location: Georgia-Atlanta
Scheduled Hours (1-40): 40
Shift: Day
Working Days: Monday-Friday
Working Hours Start: 8:00am
Working Hours End: 5:00pm
Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group: UFCW - Local 1996
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job: Patient Care Services (Non RN)
Public Department Name: Ophthalmology
Travel: Yes, 15% of the time
Job Eligible for Benefits: Yes
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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