Ophthalmic Photographer

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 www.eyecare-partners.com.

Job Title: Ophthalmic Photographer

Company: Associated Retinal Consultants

Department: Ophthalmology

Supervisor Title: Clinic Manager

Location: This position is located in Norton Shores, MI

SUMMARY

An Ophthalmic Photographer 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. 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.  
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Color stereo Retinal Fundus photography and Serial Stereo Retinal Intravenous Fluorescein Angiography skills, including IV start up and dye administration.  
• External ocular photography and performs OCT on patients with speed and accuracy; may assist Physician(s) with treatments when needed.  
• 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.   
• Reviews patient’s past and current medical and ophthalmic history, including information regarding medications, allergies and family history of eye problems.  
• Identifies any potential patient concerns and brings these issues to the attention of the Office Coordinator or Physician as appropriate.  
• Ability to measure and record both distance and near visual acuity and pinhole acuity; performs preliminary refraction using objective equipment.  
• Ability to measure intraocular pressures by applanation tonometry, pneumatonometry and/or use of tonopen and checks pupillary response to light and pupillary defects.  
• Performs basic visual field testing and patient education as directed by Physician.