Certified Ophthalmic Technician II

Company: Sutter Health
Location: Dublin
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Position Overview:Under general supervision, and direction of the Ophthalmologist or Optometrist the ophthalmic medical personnel (OPM) performs a variety of technical procedures that will require judgment and knowledge of sophisticated equipment. OPM assist in areas such as visual acuity testing. Performs more extensive ophthalmic care patient work ups including some advanced technical testing, i.e. FDT, HVF, contrast sensitivity, IOL Master, pupil check, angle checks, pachymetry. Assists the ophthalmologist in performing minor surgical procedures, greets and identifies patients, takes a preliminary history, and, as needed, performs visual fields, dilates pupils, and departmental duties to improve patient flow and department function.Qualifications:Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent education/experience required. Licensures & Certifications:
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technician (COT) by the Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) required upon hire.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) required upon hire.Experience:
  • 5 years of recent experience as Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Technician with Contact Lens/Optical experience preferred.Skills & Knowledge:
    • Knowledge, understanding and ability to operate visual testing equipment.
    • Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
    • Verbal and written communication skills for regular contact with employees, patients and patient families; requires tact.
    • Organizational skills.
    • Basic high school math aptitude.
    • Clear and complete documentation skills along with computer data entry skills to enter patient information.
    • Ability to lift and position patients.
    • Professional, role model with leadership qualities that is motivated and demonstrates initiative in their work.
    • Seeks to further skills through continuing education per certification requirements.
    • Requires moderate mental application and concentration to handle varying procedures and interruptions.
    • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
    • Ability to work cohesively with others in a flexible and cooperative manner. Special Requirements:
      • Daily travel between locations within the bay area region may be required.
      • Special licensure, certifications, experience, knowledge or accountabilities may be required for certain departments.Organization:Palo Alto Medical FoundationEmployee Status: RegularBenefits: NoPosition Status: Non-ExemptUnion: NoJob Shift: DayShift Hours:8 Hour ShiftDays of the Week Scheduled:Monday-FridayWeekend Requirements: OtherSchedule: Per DiemHrs Per 2wk Pay Period:Per DiemApplications Accepted:All Applications AcceptedAdditional Location: 4050 Dublin Blvd., Dublin, CaliforniaSchedule/Shift: Per Diem/ Day

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