Entry Level Technician

Overview: In this position there’s a range of primary duties which includes preparing the patient to see Attending Physician (preliminary exam, medical history, & testing), preparation of examination and treatment rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning, and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during surgical and laser procedures. Responsibilities: · Performs complete ophthalmic history and preliminary exams, sub-specialty tests. · Accurately perform: Tonometry, Visual Field Exam, Amsler’s Grid Screening, Muscle Testing, Pupil Exams, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), and Fluorescein Angiograph (FA). · Assists Physician with Retinal injections. · Verifies patient information by interviewing patients, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit. · Accurately records all information in EMR system according to established standards and physician requirements. · Checks condition of patients' eyes by observing pupils, muscle, visual acuity, extraocular movements. · Prepares patients for ophthalmology examination by dilating pupils, changes in visual acuity, elevated extraocular pressure, or blood pressure and communicating results to attending Physician. · Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records, completing diagnostic and procedure coding, and keeping patient information confidential. · Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders, use of drops, contact lenses, drugs, and answer questions about surgery and specialty imaging required/ordered. · Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures along with complying with legal regulations. · Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and promptly reporting equipment issues. · Performs set standard number of patient work-ups based on established times while maintaining quality of customer service. · Maintains stock in exam room in accordance with standard inventory and Physician preferences. · Maintains sterilization of instruments. · Sets up and prep for procedures to include setting sterile tray and maintaining sterile field. · Must be able to work at alternative locations as needed. · Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by the team lead and Doctor. · Must be able to travel between our locations. Qualifications: · Prior experience as an Ophthalmic Technician. · Experience in a Medical setting (preferably in an Ophthalmology practice). · Ophthalmic Certifications preferred; Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) · Strong knowledge of medical office procedures. · Proficient in computers and relevant software applications and practice management technology · Knowledge of customer service principles and practices. · Possession of strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment. · Ability to achieve team goals while demonstrating organizational values and utilizing resources responsibly. · Ability to be proactive and take initiative. · Possession of strong organizational skills. · Excellent verbal and written communication. · Ability to collaborate across departments and build effective relationships with internal and external customers to achieve goals. · Exhibit high level of quality through attention to detail and monitoring of work. · Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments. · Deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment. Physical Requirements: · Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. · Must have manual dexterity to work with ophthalmic equipment and maneuver a patient if in a wheelchair. · Must be able to accurately type information into EMR system. · Must be able to have face to face conversations with patients and staff. · Must be able to lift 25lbs. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for eye care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. Join our team of skilled professionals in providing exceptional eye care services to our patients. Work Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (Half Day) and Friday Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $15.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

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