Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician
General Job Description: The Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe assists the Ophthalmologist with providing patient care in a highly professional manner.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Taking accurate patient histories
- Scribing with the providers or willingness to learn
- Performing tests per practice protocol, including vision screenings, manual refractions, and various diagnostic tests as needed
- Facilitating the flow of patients when assigned that role (requires an ability to anticipate the flow of patient traffic and help the other technicians do various patient diagnostic testing)
- Must be able to e-prescribe and handle prior authorizations for medications
- Must be able to perform highly accurate manual refractions/testing in a timely manner
- Must be proficient in glaucoma testing, visual fields, fundus photos, and topography
- Ideal candidate will have experience in cataract surgery counseling for patients considering cataract surgery
- Must be accurate and detail-oriented while being able to keep ahead of the patient flow and still demonstrate flexibility and the ability to multi-task when necessary
- EMR experience is required, must possess a level of computer literacy that ensures accuracy and timeliness when working with patients
- Must possess outstanding interpersonal skills and type quickly
- Must be able to work well with coworkers and patients
- COA preferred, or work towards certification within 1-2 years of hiring.
Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience as an ophthalmic technician, ophthalmic assistant, or optometric technician
This is a full-time, in-office position.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Ophthalmology
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Ophthalmology: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person