Eye Care Assistant - Full time - Westland

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

nEye Care Assistants perform administrative and clinical duties that vary by subspecialty. They work under direction or supervision of a physician who is licensed to practice medicine and surgery and is qualified in ophthalmology. In general, they take medical histories, measure visual acuity and intraocular pressure, record vital signs, assist in patient education/compliance, prepare patients for examination by the physician, and assist the physician during the examination and/or surgery. Ophthalmic allied health professionals are not independent practitioners and do not diagnose or treat eye disorders, nor do they prescribe medications.

nPRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

nnnMedical History Taking: Obtain and accurately record patient’s medical and ocular history including chief complaint, medications, allergies, and review of systems in accordance with compliance guidelines. Select and complete appropriate forms and protocol as required by the supervising ophthalmologist and/or sub-specialist. Use approved medical abbreviations. May scribe for the physician.

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nnVisual Acuity Testing: Perform visual acuity testing to determine the basic ability of a person to see both near and far, with and without correction. Conduct pinhole acuity test, glare test, and potential acuity test( e.g. BAT, PAM)

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nnLensometry: Apply basic optics necessary to measure the power of corrective lenses using automated or manual lensometers.

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nnVisual Field Testing: Perform confrontation visual field and screening tests using automated and/or Frequency Doubling perimetry. Detect central field abnormalities with an Amsler grid.

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nnTonometry: Demonstrate proper aseptic technique and measure intraocular pressure with non-contact, digital and/or Goldmann applanation tonometers. Calibrate TonoPen.

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nnInstrument maintenance and repair: Care for, maintain, and perform minor servicing of exam room equipment. Maintain records, equipment manuals, and repair logs. Restock supplies as rooms are opened; protect and properly store instruments as rooms are closed. Replace light bulbs and fuses as needed.

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nnOther Specialized Tests: Perform color vision testing with color plates. Measure pupil size and detect abnormalities in pupil reaction. Estimate anterior chamber depth with pen light. Obtain measurements using automated refractors and/or keratometers.

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nnOther Patient Services: Coordinate patient flow and appointments. Apply and remove eye dressings and shields. Instill drops and ointment into patient’s eye as directed for completion of diagnostic evaluation of patient by ophthalmologist. Recognize the symptoms of allergic reactions to medications. Follow department protocol on prescription refill processing. Measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respiration). Provide patient education on tests – why done, when results are expected.

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nnContact Lens Assisting: Take history from the patient on contact lens wear and identify problems. Perform visual acuity with contacts. Instruct patients on insertion, removal, care, and solutions for all types of lenses. Insert trial contact lenses. Order contact lenses for patients per doctor specifications and initiate purchase orders. Maintain contact lens stock and patient files.

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nnRefractometry: Enter spectacle data into a Phoropter for the supervising physician or technician.

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nnSurgical Assisting: Set up and assist in non-refractive laser surgery (argon, YAG, etc.) and minor surgery. Prepare instrument tray for minor surgical procedures. Disinfect lenses and instruments that make contact with the eye. Maintain surgical instruments in accordance with OSHA standards.

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nnUtilize HFHS communication and patient information systems (phone, computer, fax, pagers, email, and interoffice mail) as needed. Locate and prepare charts for daily schedule per physician protocol. Respond to phone calls, fax messages, email promptly and effectively. Document messages accurately. Notify supervising physician on care management issues.

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nnPerform other related duties as required.

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n nEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

nnnHigh school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

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nnPosition requires a high level of initiative and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

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nnVisual/hearing/verbal requirements: The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer). The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

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nnAbility to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand during test procedures, in taking patient histories, and in performing tests on patients.

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nnThe ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects Manual dexterity is required to operate various equipment in the performance of duties. Attention to detail necessary due to the exacting nature of the position. Ability to find information and identify essential information in managing patient information.

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n nCERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

nnnMust meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS’ Customer Service Policy

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nnMust practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.

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n nPHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

nWorks in a patient care environment with possible exposure to infectious diseases.

n Additional Details nnThis posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

nOverview

nHenry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

nBenefits

nThe health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

nEqual Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

n Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is nnnn committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to nnnn race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, nnnn weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, nnnn or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Worksite address

westland, MI, 48186, US

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