Orthoptist Job Description Sample

• Bachelors degree is required

VCU Health System's Ophthalmology Clinic is seeking a full time Orthoptist that works adjunctively and exclusively with ophthalmologists who specialize in strabismus. He/she assesses visual function and neuromuscular eye anomalies allowing physician to expand services and maintain quality.

Experience with contact lens inventory, and insertion and removal training is desired.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

Eligibility for Certified Orthoptist (CO) Certification test required and certification obtained within six (6) months of hire

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment including CPR, etc.:

Orthoptist Certification (CO) after six (6) months of hire

Level and type of experience REQUIRED:

Minimum of two (2) years' work experience in an ophthalmology office

Level and type of experience PREFERRED:

Minimum of four (4) years' of work experience in an ophthalmology office

Education/training REQUIRED:

Bachelor's Degree

Education/training PREFERRED:

Current Certified Orthoptist (CO) Certification

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disability status.HR Use Only: PTO

Clicking "Apply Now" opens the link in a new window.Job Summary

We are seeking a Certified Orthoptist for our growing Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Service.

Responsibilities*

The selected candidate will assist in the diagnosis and treatment of visual defects by administering Orthoptic and diagnostic tests. They will also teach patients how to develop and use binocular vision, position, instruct and direct patients during treatment and therapy. Additional duties include the operation and coordination of the maintenance of Orthoptic lanes within the pediatric ophthalmology clinic.

Required Qualifications*

Completion of an accredited training center program is required as well as Certification by the American Orthoptic Council.

Strong teamwork abilities, willingness to work in varied locations in and around Ann Arbor, MI, able to promote our guiding principles to both patients and co-workers.

Desired Qualifications*
3 years of work experience as an orthoptist. Previous experience using EHR is highly desirable.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Mission Statement

The Kellogg Eye Center seeks to improve lives through curing, preventing and treating eye disease.

Guiding Principles: Teamwork, Caring, Innovation, and Integrity

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

• Job Opening ID 160235

• Working Title Orthoptist

• Job Title Orthoptist

• Work Location Michigan Medicine - Health Sys

Ann Arbor, MI

• Full/Part Time Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary Regular

• FLSA Status Nonexempt

• Organizational Group Um Hospital

• Department UMH Ophthy Pediatric Clinic-PR

• Posting Begin/End Date 7/13/2018 – 7/27/2018

• Career Interests Ophthalmology / Visual Sciences

Patient Care Services

Apply Now

Reports to the CS Ophthalmology Supervisor and demonstrates competency in all duties typically performed by an Orthoptist. Incumbent analyzes and treats patients with dysfunctions of binocularity and/or ocular motility. Examines patients to diagnose and treat abnormal eye motor movements, partial vision, determination of presence of fusion. Triage patients in the absence of the ophthalmologist. Organize vision screening in community schools.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2 years of experience working as an Orthoptist.

Education:

• High School graduate.

Training

• Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control techniques, and age related acuity levels. Must be competent in collecting and interpreting data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs.

Special Skills:

• Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment. Works within scope of practice. Able to evaluate and document the patient/family response to care.

Licensure:

• Basic Life Support

Preferred / Desired:

• Bachelor's Degree. Successful completion of a two year, nationally recognized accredited Orthoptic Program.

Salary: $50,956-$70-095

Status: Full Time, Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 37.5 hrs

School: School of Medicine

Department: Ophthalmology

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Location City: Baltimore

Location State: MD

General Description

Under direction from and consultation with Ophthalmologist, performs diagnostic tests and treats patients with eye muscle disorders and pediatric eye diseases. Assists in teaching pediatric ophthalmology fellows, residents, and medical students.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for evaluation and diagnosis of ocular motility disorders, using such equipment as prisms and other ophthalmic instruments.

• Provides non-surgical treatment of specific eye muscle disorders, e.g. amblyopia, convergence insufficiency, diplopia, and strabismus.

• Assists in instruction of pediatric ophthalmology fellows, residents, and medical students in methodology of examination and treatment of strabismus disorders. Prepares lectures and handouts for medical students.

• Performs duties of Ophthalmic Technician II - Takes patient ocular and medical history, including medications and allergies. Measures and records both distance and near visual acuity; Neutralizes glasses using a lensmeter or other appropriate equipment. Tests color vision and depth perception; Screens for presence of strabismus; Checks pupillary response to light, accommodation, and for presence of an afferent pupillary defect; Performs slit lamp examination; Screens for glaucoma by measuring intraocular pressure using applanation tonometer. Performs refraction and retinoscopy using retinoscope, phoropter, loose lenses, and automated refractor; Checks central and peripheral visual fields using Amsler Grid, Goldman perimeter or Humphrey visual field machines; Performs keratometry. Instills eye drops under physician's direction; Schedules appointments for staff and clinic, when appropriate.

• Staffs the resident pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus clinic as required, including supervising the examination of both pediatric and adult strabismus patients, corroborating diagnoses, and implementing treatment plans as well as didactic reinforcement of day's cases with the resident.

• Responds to consultations from residents at all levels on patients with symptomatic strabismus and double vision.

• Teaches and interacts with visiting orthoptic students (including international) on methodology of examination and treatment of strabismus disorders as practiced at the Wilmer Institute.

• Provides lectures to technical personnel during technician grand rounds, held quarterly or semi-annually within the Wilmer Eye Institute.

• Teaches individual medical students during clinic, providing evaluation of the student's performance during the rotation.

• Prepares reports on patients and treatments. Maintains health records.

• Participates in research projects as directed by Ophthalmologist.

• Contributes case presentations to residents and attending physicians during Pediatric Grand Rounds lectures as well as preparing and presenting papers from the current literature during monthly pediatric journal clubs.

• Present courses at both regional and national meetings of several professional associations, including the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) and the Joint Commission on Allied Health in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).

• Serve as certified study coordinators for various national based clinic trials, including enrolling patients, collecting data, communicating with study centers and attending study coordinators' meetings.

• Assists in management of pediatric ophthalmology clinics, which includes scheduling appointments, billing, ordering supplies, maintaining files, stocking exam rooms, maintaining ophthalmic equipment, etc.

• Sorts, labels, duplicates and files patient photographs and slides.

• Completes a weekly inventory of all exam rooms for equipment and pharmaceutical supplies.

• Completes extensive additional sensorimotor examination on complicated motility patients, performing tests such as Lancaster red-green evaluation and duction assessment with arc perimeter.

• Phone triage of patients needing eyeglass prescriptions and patient education.

• Performs ocular motor and sensorimotor examinations on patients from internal and external referring ophthalmologists, giving possible diagnosis and recommendation treatment plan from orthoptist point of view.

• Assists with minor surgical in-office treatments such as botulinum toxin injections, adjustable sutures, and Tensilon tests. Assist at surgery when needed.

• Performs manual kinetic and automated perimetry.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned and required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field required. Certification by the American Orthoptic Council is required and must be maintained throughout the duration of employment. If not certified, must obtain American Orthoptic Council certification within 6 months of hire. In addition, certification as Ophthalmic Tech is preferred. Work requires professional level of knowledge of orthoptics as acquired through completion of Bachelor's Degree and orthoptic training. Requires acquisition of current understanding of ocular motility disorders and their treatment, through continuing education and re-certification by the American Orthoptic Council. Must have analytical ability necessary to assess test results and perform additional tests depending on assessment. Must have interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with patients and to instruct students and residents in methodology of strabismus. Ability to work with sometimes fearful children and modify examination depending on cooperation. Ability to travel to a satellite office at least once per week.

School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus

Please click on the link below to open and review the detailed job description and minimum qualifications:

Orthoptist

• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

• Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

• The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Apply On-lineSend This Job to a Friend