Orthoptist

Under direct supervision, assists the Ophthalmologist in caring for the eye patient by providing important and preliminary information on the patient's medical condition that is obtained through a variety of visual acuity and ocular motility tests and through ophthalmic photography. Maintains equipment to ensure valid and reliable results.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree.
Completion of accredited Orthoptic Training Program

Licensures/Certifications:
• Current certification as a Certified Orthoptist and evidence of proficiency in the field of orthoptics as obtained by certification by oral and written examinations by the American Orthoptic Council.
• Or must obtain Certification within 12 months after date of hire.
• Heart Saver (CPR Certification).

Skills:
• Skill in data analysis and interpretation.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to assist in the teaching of ophthalmology residents.

Physical Requirements:

Continuous attention to detail and ability to make continual fine visual discrimination up to eighty percent (80%) of work time

Working Conditions:

Exposure to certain distasteful patient care activities and communicable diseases is moderate.

Principles Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assists the Ophthalmologist in diagnostic, therapeutic, and corrective procedures. Generates important and preliminary information for use by the Ophthalmologist through a variety of procedures including ophthalmic testing of a specialized and/or sophisticated nature. Performs a variety of basic ophthalmic evaluations and sensory tests. Performs distance vision and near vision with glasses and reading glasses or without glasses as the case presents.
• Performs full orthoptic exam to include amblyopia checks, occlusion therapy (skin patch, Bangarter filter), glasses (bifocals, over-minus lenses), Fresnel press-on prisms, Hirshberg, Krimsky, cover test, prism and alternate cover test, simultaneous prism and cover test. Creates and implements a program of orthoptic exercises for convergence, divergence, and anti suppression. Performs manifest refraction and/or cycloplegic refraction and test in trial frames. Measures Papillary distance at distance and near if glasses are to be prescribed.

• Performs full orthoptic exam on all strabismus cases referred to the Orthoptic Clinic by ophthalmology residents and all referring private ophthalmologists requiring such services. Files a record of all such examinations including a summary of findings and recommendations in the patient’s medical record. Forwards a summary letter of findings and recommendations to referring ophthalmologists.
• Instructs and assists ophthalmology residents in techniques and principles of strabismus.
• Performs color vision, amsler grid, confrontation fields on new patients and follow-up patients as indicated. Checks intraocular pressure.
• Manages the daily activities of the contact lens clinic in conjunction with resident staff. Ensures that patients are properly and efficiently cared for. Establishes and maintains a set of trial lenses to be used for filling new and follow-up contact lens patients, establishes and maintains contact lens inventory, establishes a contact lens curriculum for residents to include didactic lectures. Teaches residents basic and advanced contact lens fitting and evaluation of fit and teaches patients the techniques for contact lens insertion and removal.
• Ensures that exam rooms are set up and ready for use at the beginning of the day (i.e. opens exam rooms; maintains adequate supply levels in the exam rooms). Closes exam rooms at the end of the day.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

·         Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy

·         Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

·         Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations

·         Actively pursues learning and self-development

·         Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

·         Sets a positive, professional example for others

·         Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them

·         Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties

·         Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

·         Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team

·         Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way

·         Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions

·         Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

·         Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment

·         Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

·         Embraces change and improvement in the work environment

·         Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services

·         Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles

·         Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$27.32 - $44.80

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.