Ophthalmic Photographer I

Description

About Bay Area Retina Associates

Bay Area Retina Associates (BARA) is an established Ophthalmology practice with over 35 years in the industry, renowned as a premier group of highly skilled ophthalmologists specializing in state-of-the-art retinal treatments. With 10 conveniently located facilities across the Bay Area, our unwavering commitment is to provide high-quality care to our patients.

Job Summary

Under supervision of the OPSMGR serve as an Ophthalmic Photographer I performing patient care support functions, but not limited to supporting the daily clinic flow. This position involves working closely with staff, patients, as well as the doctors who treat them. Supporting day-to-day operations at the assigned practice location, rooming and photographing patient eyes, communicating directly with Practice Leads to accomplish set goals for the assigned practice, and ability to take direction and execute daily tasks.

Performs OCT, FAF, Fluorescein Angiography, and Fundus Photography on a variety of devicesMaintain photography supplies, cameras, and equipmentAll phases of fluorescein angiography, fundus photography, optical coherence tomography, and ICG angiographyPatient positioning, obtaining consents, Identifying basic landmarks of the retina as well as determination of right/left fundus,correcting selection of seven fields based on diagnosis, adequate focusing and adaptation for different media opacities, maintaining digital imaging databasesAll phases of image management system storage and administration: patient image file sorting, labeling, and archiving, patientphoto selection, comparison and display for physician review, and maintenance and monitoring of image storage, archive, and retrieval systemSupplies and inventory: maintaining adequate photography supplies, FA/ICG supplies, back-up equipment, flash bulbs, internal bulbs, and fusesOCT/Camera repair and maintenance: maintain all camera and OCT equipment. Archive digital images appropriately.Communicates information with physicians and update staff, leadership, EMR, etc. as applicableScribe all results of exam in EMR as well as other pertinent information relayed by the patient and doctorOpen and close exam rooms at the beginning and end of each day. Sterilize equipment. Restock rooms and perform drug and medical supply inventory, ordering as neededHave knowledge of common diagnoses, procedures, and instrumentationUpdate pertinent patient information in MDI as appropriate as well as updating appropriate details in NextGenWork with Practice Lead to identify patients’ needs, clarify information, research issues and provide solutions and/or alternatives (as appropriate)Ensure compliance of HIPAA regulations and Privacy Guidelines are executed when working in EMR/PM systemsOSHA Classification Category I - includes exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues – must always ensure compliance and adherence to regulationsOSHA and infectious waste procedures, proper documentation (maintaining photography logs for camera room and OCT and proper charting and image routing)Possess strong computer skills and the ability to maneuver multiple resourcesMeet department/team qualitative and quantitative targetsComply with all HIPAA rules and regulations; obtain 2 patient identifiers with each interactionAssist with rooming patients and assist doctor with numbing, rinsing, and procedure set up as neededTest patient’s far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, visual field, and tonometry and enter intoEMR. Dilate patient eyesObtain and record new patient history and/or review established patient historyScribe all results of exam in EMR as well as other pertinent information relayed by the patient and doctorCheck out and schedule follow-up visitOther duties as assignedRequirements

High School Diploma/GEDCertified Medical Assistant Preferred1 year of experience in a Medical Office, Hospital or Healthcare setting1 year of experience in Retina/Ophthalmology/Photography preferredSome travel from practice to practice may be requiredBenefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance401(k) and Cash Balance Plan with Employer Contributions and Profit SharingEAP PlanRich PTO Plan9 Paid HolidaysBirthday off