OphthalmicTechnician1

**POSITION SUMMARY:** Under the guidance of the physician and direct supervision of the Tech Trainer/Supervisor/ and Chief Ophthalmic Technician. Performs various tasks to provide clinical support necessary for quality patient care. Participates in the care of patients in a clinical setting by performing various ophthalmic examinations; scheduling appointments, scribing, and maintaining patient medical records. Responsibilities include organizing and prioritizing work to ensure completion in an efficient and timely manner. **Position: Ophthalmic Technician** **Department: BMC Eye Clinics** **Schedule: Full Time** **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:** · Greets patients and gathers demographic information and documents in the medical record. · Screens each patient and completes preliminary examination according to each physician’s preference to include, documentation of chief complaint, history of present illness, allergies, current medication, and medical history. · Documents all procedures/decisions in the patient's medical record, under instruction from physician which may include facilitating and or scribing. · Conducts fundamental patient education and counseling. · Assist physician in preparing patients for laser surgery, basic maintenance and inventory of ophthalmic equipment and supplies. Sets up for surgical setting, such as preparation of tools and instruments. · Assists the physician in surgical setting following established protocols and paying attention to patient’s clinical needs. · Operates various clinical equipment. Records patients’ findings in patients’ medical records. · Regularly maintains work area and equipment in a neat and orderly manner; assists in the cleaning and organizing of clinical area on own initiative and reports any malfunctioning equipment as observed by supervisor. · Maintains a complete understanding of emergency procedures. · Attend staff meetings and seminars. · Adapts to changes based on departmental needs including but not