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| 2 | Under the supervision of the Ambulatory Patient Care Supervisor I, Optometry Supervisor and the Chie | 1 | Under the supervision of the Ambulatory Patient Care Supervisor I, Optometry Supervisor and the Chie | ||
| > | f of Ophthalmology of the Department of Ophthalmology at San Francisco General Hospital, and guided | > | f of Ophthalmology of the Department of Ophthalmology at San Francisco General Hospital, and guided | ||
| > | by policies and procedures of San Francisco General Hospital Medical Center, the Ophthalmic Technici | > | by policies and procedures of San Francisco General Hospital Medical Center, the Ophthalmic Technici | ||
| > | an is responsible for the efficient organization and operation of all technical functions of the pra | > | an is responsible for the efficient organization and operation of all technical functions of the pra | ||
| > | ctice to which he/she is assigned. This assignment may vary from day to day, and requires an individ | > | ctice to which he/she is assigned. This assignment may vary from day to day, and requires an individ | ||
| > | ual to be flexible and well-trained. The primary responsibility of the Ophthalmic Technician is pati | > | ual to be flexible and well-trained. The primary responsibility of the Ophthalmic Technician is pati | ||
| > | ent care, work-up, and preliminary testing in preparation for the Provider’s examination of the pati | > | ent care, work-up, and preliminary testing in preparation for the Provider’s examination of the pati | ||
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| 4 | Qualifications: | ||||
| 5 | Required Qualifications: - Graduation from college with a major in applicable natural science; or tw | ||||
| > | o years of college courses in the natural sciences plus two years of applicable experience; or an eq | ||||
| > | uivalent combination of education and experience; - Previous experience or training in this similar | ||||
| > | position - If not certified as COA, requirement for successful completion of JCAHPO Ophthalmic assis | ||||
| > | tant certification within 6 months of hire - Strong computer skills with proficiency in electronic h | ||||
| > | ealth records - Good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care - Knowledge of medical in | ||||
| > | strumentation and its proper care and usage - Ability to assess common safety hazards and take preca | ||||
| > | utions to establish a safe work environment - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ef | ||||
| > | ficiently and accurately interview patients and documents medical histories. Consistently work with | ||||
| > | 3-4 patients per hour. - Demonstrated working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms and ocular | ||||
| > | medications. - Can perform optical and ultrasound biometry, fundus and external photography, HVF, O | ||||
| > | CT, and corneal topography. Interested applicants who do not currently have experience with these in | ||||
| > | struments must demonstrate proficiency after proper training. - Understands and uses proper sterile | ||||
| > | technique. Utilizes proper universal precautions procedures. Understands characteristics of pediatri | ||||
| > | c eye conditions and strabismus. - Understands and communicates well to patients about strabismus, a | ||||
| > | mblyopia, glasses and pediatric surgical procedures. Display consistent professionalism. - Is energe | ||||
| > | tic and communicates well with patients. Build positive relationships with supervisors and colleague | ||||
| > | s. - Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment. Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice g | ||||
| > | oals. Maintains certification. Demonstrate reliable attendance and adherence to work schedule. - Mus | ||||
| > | t be able to stand for long periods of time and physically capable of assisting patients to and from | ||||
| > | examination rooms. Must demonstrate manual dexterity sufficient to operate ophthalmic equipment Pre | ||||
| > | ferred Qualifications: - Bi-lingual or multi-lingual capacity (Spanish or Cantonese) strongly prefer | ||||
| > | red - Experience with insurance verification, medical record data abstraction, appointment, ancillar | ||||
| > | y service and/or surgical scheduling strongly preferred - Prior experience in medical office environ | ||||
| > | ment strongly preferred | ||||