Contact Lens Technician - Floater | Technician in Job Job at Graystone Eye in Hickory NC | 7116843101

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Contact Lens Technician - Floater

Location:

Hickory, NC

Description:

Graystone Eye is looking for an individual who is willing to serve our patients with one vision in mind: Achieving ExemplaryExemplary Clinical Outcomes&Providing anUnparalleled Experience for Patients, Employees, and Families This individual is responsible for performing an extensive number of data-collection functions, as delegated by the physician, to allow for proper, professional diagnosis of patients' conditions. Under supervision, this individual also fits contact lens and fills contact lens prescriptions. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High School education Optical-related experience preferred ESSENTIALS SKILLS AND ABILITIES Strong communication and interpersonal skills Problem-solver with analytical skills Personable; empathetic with patient's needs and concerns Well-organized with attention to detail Ability to work as a team member Demonstrated computer literacy Willing to travel to satellite locations If not certified, must have the ability to prepare for and obtain NCLE certification within 12 months of employment (required) RESPONSIBILITIES: Stacks, straightens, and cleans stock room as necessary Evaluates contact lens prescription in conjunctions with patient's needs and lifestyle Recommends specific contact lenses to suit patient's needs With supervision, takes corneal measurements using various instruments including but not limited to keratometer and topography With supervision, prepares paperwork and lens for order for contact lenses. Under supervision, using a slit lamp, verifies the fit of contact lenses Instructs patients on the insertion, removal, and care of the contact lens Recommends other optical products to patients Under supervision, able to assess the patient's visual problem Computes amount of sale Other duties as assigned Communication & Patient Care Obtain patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications. Perform accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include: Visual Acuity Lensometry Applanation Tonometry Confrontational Visual Field Testing Stereo Testing Evaluation of Motility Pupillary Function Tests Color Plates Accurate Refractometry Angle Assessment Dilation of Pupils Schirmers Amsler Grid Administer topical and oral medication under direct supervision of a physician Coding Learn coding and requirements for specific codes and modifiers Learn documentation requirements for E & M coding Administrative Seek advice from more senior staff as necessary; never performing beyond capabilities. Maintain stock levels and cleanliness of exam lanes. Perform other duties, as required. Work Culture Demonstrate support of staff involvement in approved clinic activities Demonstrate supportive teamwork attitude Acknowledge co workers verbally and non-verbally Communicate and behave professionally at all times, demonstrate flexibility, using appropriate communication techniques, verbally validates other perspectives Continuous Learning/ Training/ Employee Development Assume responsibility for continuous learning by attending in-services, staff meetings and updates. Complete assigned Continuing Education Training Maintain OSHA and HIPAA compliance. Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units or measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Abilities Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and speak or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Company:

Graystone Eye

Posted:

December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro

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