Ophthalmic Technician - Part Time

Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician - Training Provided! Company: Southgate Surgery Center Location: This position is located in Southgate, MI

Hours:

• Part Time - you will need to work at least 3 days per week; around 24 hours a week
• Our center is open from Monday-Friday 6am-4pm

• Your shift will fall within those hours
• You must have availability on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays

SUMMARY

An Ophthalmic Technician/Medical Assistant is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in monitoring vital signs and transporting patients.
• Maintains aseptic technique at all times. Observes for any break in technique.
• Care properly for contaminated items.
• Assists in stocking OR supplies.
• Stocks and maintains adequate inventory of surgical supplies.
• Checks equipment, such as sterilizer, refrigerator temperature, etc. each surgical day and documents on monthly log sheet.
• Assists each area as requested.
• Assists in pre-op assessment.
• Discontinues Hep-Locks.
• Assists in post-op instruction review with patient.
• Acts under the direct supervision of the nurse.
• Performs fingerstick blood sugar.
• Documentation in medical record of results (i.e., BS, VS, etc.)
• Assists physician during laser procedures.
• Reports pertinent observation and reactions regarding patients to the nurses and/or physician.
• Identifies patient and family teaching needs and initiates intervention to meet needs.
• Maintains and promotes a positive, safe environment for patients and co-workers.
• Assists with or initiates emergency measures for sudden adverse development in patient’s condition.
• Monitors levels of inventory in accordance with desired quantities.
• Attends departmental meetings and in-service education and shows responsibility for own professional practice and on-going education.
• Participates in economical utilization of supplies and medication, and ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
• Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
• Consistently creates a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times
• Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business
• Ability to work weekends when applicable
• Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Minimum Required: One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS

• Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification is preferred, but not required

SYSTEMS A ND TECHNOLOGY

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

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