Ophthalmic Technician provides technical services to assigned ophthalmic patients and assists ophthalmologists or optometrists in the examination and treatment of eye disorders. Takes patient history, conducts visual acuity screenings, and performs various technical procedures, including refractometry, tonometry, lensometry, and keratometry. Being an Ophthalmic Technician prepares patients for exams and procedures. Operates, maintains, and sanitizes ophthalmic equipment and instruments. Additionally, Ophthalmic Technician may assist physicians in performing minor surgical and laser procedures. May dispense contact lenses. Typically requires an associate degree. May require Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA). May require Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT). Typically reports to a manager. Ophthalmic Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Who We Are:
As the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best-in-class clinical care through a network of 175 providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community. UCH is a not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice and is here to serve the community while providing medical excellence to our patients.
Position Summary:
The Ophthalmic Clinic Coordinator (OCC) oversees clinical flow, ensures team members have equipment and supplies to perform their jobs, and assists and directs ophthalmic assistant team members. In addition, the OCC escorts patients into examination rooms, completes initial history, and performs preliminary ocular examination measurements, such as visual acuity, pupillary assessment, tonometry, etc., for physicians. Conducts necessary tests as prescribed by the physician. Assists physician with patient examination and treatment. Responsible for patient histories, routine diagnostic procedures, and performing refractions on assigned patients. Assists physician with diagnostic and minor surgical procedures and some clerical duties such as surgery scheduling and obtaining prior authorizations.
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