Contact Lens Fitter
Job Purpose
Contact Lens Specialist will provide expertise in evaluating patients for specialty contact lens selections, fittings, evaluation and instruction for all Ophthalmologist and Optometrists. Knowledge in resolving contact lenses related issues for all specialized contacts and all other modalities is essential. Clinical Contact Lens Specialist skills include the ability to interrupt Pentacam and Topographies for proper contact lens selections. Extensive knowledge of all contact lens modalities and solutions is essential. Must have EMR experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
Evaluate patient’s chart, history and notes, Pentacam and/or topographies to establish contact lens selection.
Perform manual and automated Keratometry.
Obtain all pertinent measures for fitting (HVID, Pupil diameter, fissure opening, lid position)
Perform diagnostic fitting, slit lamp evaluation and over- refraction of lenses with documentation of visual findings.
Document all examination findings and fitting information in EMR. Create chart note for doctors review
Order lenses with information from contact diagnostic evaluation. Ordering diagnostic soft lenses from CLX.
Provide consultation to Ophthalmologists and Optometrists.
Instruct patients on proper insertion and removal techniques for all lens modalities. Instruct patient proper handling and disinfection of all lens modalities.
Obtain pre-authorization for medically necessary contact fittings and fill out appropriate forms. Inform patient on costs and coverage.
Perform patient or insurance company billing for visits and hardware.
Schedule patients. Return calls and emails.
Buff and polish Rigid gas permeable
Verify Rigid gas permeable lenses ( diameter, base curve, power, condition)
Maintain disinfection protocols with diagnostic lens sets.
Maintain equipment and inventory of supplies
Scan invoices and signed documents into EMR
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrate knowledge of specialty contact lenses and all contact lens modalities and proper fitting characteristics.
Demonstrate ability to fit and evaluate lenses to a successful visual result
Demonstrate knowledge of ocular anatomy and diseases
Demonstrate ability to refract
Demonstrate slit lamp abilities
Demonstrate ability to obtain keratometry readings( manually or automated)
Demonstrate ability to use radioscope
Demonstrate ability to properly buff and polish Rigid Gas permeable lenses
Extremely detail oriented
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Self-motivated team player
Excellent customer service skills
Competent with EMR
Team orientated
Proven organizational skills
Knowledge of EMR
Education
HS Diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience
Experience in fitting specialty contact lenses and all contact modalities preferred
Knowledge of Ocular anatomy and diseases preferred
Experience working with Ophthalmologist and Optometrists preferred
Work conditions
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is generally performed in a standard office environment.
Physical requirements
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work requires standing, sitting, walking, use if hands and fingers, seeing, speaking and hearing.
Supervisory responsibilities
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
COA or COT Certified preferred
NCLE-AC or NCLEM Certified or willing to obtain certification upon employment
CPR certification (can obtain after start date)
