Ophthalmic Technician Apprenticeship

• →Required - High School Diploma/GED

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• Preferred - 1 year Experience in a healthcare, clinical, or patient facing environment

• Required - Basic Life Support - BLS from the American Heart Association, or obtained within a defined timeframe following hire per department standards
• Required - Certified Opthalmology Assistant - To Be Obtained -EverCheck upon completion of approximately 1,000 documented training hours
• Required - Certified Opthamology Technician - To Be Obtained - EverCheck upon completion of approximately 2,000 documented training hours

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web based applications
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to learn and apply ophthalmic clinical procedures and workflows
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with patient privacy requirements
• Willingness and ability to learn in a fast paced clinical environment under supervision

• Commits to and actively participates in a structured ophthalmic technician apprenticeship or training program, including coursework, clinical rotations, and required on the job training hours
• Assumes responsibility for meeting learning milestones and competency expectations outlined by the apprenticeship program
• Learns and assists with managing patient flow in and out of examination rooms
• Assists in retrieving, preparing, and organizing patient information for provider review
• Learns to prepare patients for examinations, procedures, and provider visits under supervision
• Assists with cleaning, stocking, and maintaining exam rooms, procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment
• Under supervision, learns to perform basic ophthalmic assessments and preliminary testing appropriate to training level
• Documents patient information in the medical record according to department guidelines and training scope
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions, and communication style
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards