A busy, patient-focused private ophthalmology practice is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic Ophthalmic Technician. We are looking for a motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering excellent patient care. COA preferred but not required. Must be a team player and be flexible with schedule, including some Saturdays. Skill requirements are general knowledge of eye anatomy and diseases, ability to check intraocular pressure readings, refract, and obtain a detailed history. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required with proficiency in electronic medical record and electronic prescribing.
Daily Duties:
• Read glasses prescription on lensometer
• Autorefraction
• Use of EMR in Officemate and Examwriter
• Visual acuity, refraction, tonometry, ocular motility, color vision, Schirmer test, and additional exam room testing requested by eye doctor
• Assist in minor procedures
• Maintains instruments and equipment
• Ability to perform HVF, OCT, Pentacam, Orbscan, Optos, A-scan
• Basic level of understanding of contact lens care
• Triage patient phone calls
• Assist in faxing chart notes to referring doctors and primary care doctors
• Prescription refills and prior authorizations
• Scheduling surgical procedures (YAG, SLT, Argon Laser) in office
• Scheduling Cataract surgery and other surgeries at Surgery Center
• Scheduling outside testing (imaging)
• Scribing in the EMR depending on doctor preferences