Overview
Lead Ophthalmic Technician Jobs in Savannah, Georgia, USA at Georgia Eye Institute, Inc.
Description
The Lead Certified Ophthalmic Assistant position is an advanced-level position including a wide variety of clerical, technical, and patient-related functions under minimal supervision. This position performs all of the duties of an ophthalmic assistant with greater independence, including clinic flow management, documentation of exam findings during patient preparation and visit, patienteducation, assistance with medical examinations, treatments, and procedures, ordering and performing tests, coordination of area work assignments, protocol review and updates.
In addition to performing and overseeing such tasks, the Lead COA is also a mentor and role model for the Ophthalmic Assistants and functions as a head worker for support staff.
Collect, document completely and accurately, patient exam information including medical history, chief complaint, appropriate vitals, demographic information, updated medications, allergies, and health maintenance system.
Screen patient and perform accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks in relation to:
Visual acuity, manual lensometry, confrontational visual fields, stereo testing, evaluation of motility, papillary function tests, color plates, applanation tonometry, advanced refractometry, retinoscopy, angle assessment, dilation of pupils, contact lens evaluation, visual field testing, optic nerve scanning, pachymetry, corneal topography, A Scan and B Scan, ophthalmic imaging including fluoresce in angiography, etc.
Assist provider with laser procedures and minor surgery maintaining the practice standards of sterile technique and infection control.
Provide patient home care instructions and counseling. Clarify pre-op and post-op instructions with patients.
As team head, facilitate daily operations and responsibilities of the “patient flow” within the team.
Act as the first level, “go to person” for the providers and head the team regarding troubleshooting issues and as a patient services liaison to research issues surrounding complaints, registration, and then communicating findings to the clinical manager.
Assist clinical manager with provider schedules, coordinating vacation requests and absences to ensure appropriate coverage.
Ensure smooth office operations which supportteamworkand generate apositive attitudebetween front and back-office staff.
Attend regular EHR training sessions and distribute new information to providers and staff through individual training and communications.
Requirements
Four years clinical experience in a busy general Ophthalmology practice setting.
COA, COT or COMT certification.
Excellent clinical skills coupled with the ability to train clinical staff.
Strong knowledge of proper medical chart documentation and coding.
Strong knowledge of diagnostic ophthalmic/optometric equipment.
Exceptional interpersonalcommunication skills.
This position requires theflexibilityto travel to satellite offices on a weekly basis.
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Title: Lead Ophthalmic Technician
Company: Georgia Eye Institute, Inc.
Location: Savannah, Georgia, USA
Category: Healthcare, Administrative/Clerical
