Ophthalmic Photographer

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><p><span class="ui-provider fz b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak">EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit <a class="fui-Link ___1eya986 f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1x7u7e9 f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="http://www.eyecare-partners.com/" target="_blank">www.eyecare-partners.com</a>.</span></p></div><p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Ophthalmic Photographer</p> <p><strong>Company:</strong> Cincinnati Eye Institute</p> <p><strong>Department: </strong>Ophthalmology</p> <p><strong>Supervisor Title:</strong> Clinic Manager<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> This position is located in Blue Ash, Ohio.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p> <p>An <strong>Ophthalmic Photographer</strong> is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit.  This employee is able to handle a wide range of duties while using equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an Ophthalmologist. <span data-contrast="auto">Ophthalmic Photographers use ophthalmic techniques to perform examination and work up of patients in a clinic setting and also directly provides Physician(s) with a physical, tangible product; a photograph of the highest quality possible which best documents and illustrates the patient’s pathology/anomaly.</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></strong> <br><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Color stereo Retinal Fundus photography and Serial Stereo Retinal Intravenous Fluorescein Angiography skills, including IV start up and dye administration.</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">External ocular photography and performs OCT on patients with speed and accuracy; may assist Physician(s) with treatments when needed.</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Skilled in ophthalmic terminology, ability to type words accurately with speed and knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system; may be required to Scribe for Physicians if needed. </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Reviews patient’s past and current medical and ophthalmic history, including information regarding medications, allergies and family history of eye problems.</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Identifies any potential patient concerns and brings these issues to the attention of the Office Coordinator or Physician as appropriate.</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to measure and record both distance and near visual acuity and pinhole acuity; performs preliminary refraction using objective equipment.</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to measure intraocular pressures by applanation tonometry, pneumatonometry and/or use of tonopen and checks pupillary response to light and pupillary defects.</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Performs basic visual field testing and patient education as directed by Physician.</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures; measures and records vital signs (blood…