Technician, Research Ophthalmic
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7270525 (Ref:20196-en_US)
Posted: August 7, 2024
Job Description
Summary
Research Ophthalmic Technicians provide support to ophthalmologists and optometrists involved in clinical research protocols. Research Ophthalmic Technicians are able to perform many ophthalmic diagnostic tests and assessments on study participants in accordance with the study protocol and guidelines.
Job Duties
Research Ophthalmic Technicians assist with the following tests/assessments within an ophthalmology practice in relation to study participants, including but not limited to the following:
- Schedules study patients for study visits.
- Obtains a thorough medical history from the patient.
- Assesses patient's visual acuity, both near and far vision.
- Performs manual lensometry on patient's glasses.
- Assesses patient's refractive error by performing a manifest refraction.
- Assesses patient's intraocular pressure by performing Goldmann tonometry.
- Assesses patient for pupillary defects.
- Assesses patient's color vision.
- Assesses patient's visual field with confrontation testing.
- Assesses patient's extraocular muscle functioning.
- Assesses patient's angles so that dilation can be performed safely.
- Dilates patient in accordance with provider instructions for type of exam.
Research Ophthalmic Technicians need to also perform the following:
- Responds to patients' messages in a timely manner.
- Assists call center and/or triage technician with getting emergent/urgent patients added into clinic based on symptoms.
- Prepares pre-operative paperwork and assessments that are needed for upcoming surgeries.
- Works with front desk to ensure that message boards are update with any current delays in clinic.
- Completes forms for pre-authorization requests by insurance companies for certain prescribed medications.
- Ensures that exam rooms are stocked and cleaned in accordance with departmental and BCM guidelines.
- Attends Continuing Medical Education (CME) courses to maintain and enhance ophthalmic technician skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED.
- Two years of relevant experience.
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technician (COMT).
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
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