Ophthalmic Technician / Scribe

We are interested in hiring someone to perform ophthalmic technician functions to aide the physician with proper diagnosis and management of patients with ophthalmic/retinal conditions. The applicant should be willing to take on surgical scheduling tasks. Experience with clinical trials is a plus.

Applicants should be able to function as a team player in professional, ethical, and friendly private Ophthalmic practice to care for patients with ocular/retinal conditions. Demonstrate ophthalmic technician skills. Be involved in both patient care and other office duties when needed to boost practice efficiency. Display professionalism and build patient confidence.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. One year experience as an ophthalmic technician

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Acquaint new patients with the office and potential testing/treatments/procedures

* Obtain patient history to include chief compliant, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.

* Perform accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks.

* Perform fundus photography

* Perform OCT’s / FA’s

* Assessment of vision, pupils, confrontation fields, and anterior chamber depth

* Tonopen, applanation

* Scribing / accurately documentation exam

* Assisting in minor surgeries

* Cleaning, stocking, opening / closing of exam and work up rooms

* Order supplies (medication inventory, exam supplies)

* Maintaining clean work area and patient lobby

* Helping and answering questions of other staff members

* Helping in front office when needed

* Maintain a smooth flow of patients to the physician, escort patients to and from exam rooms.

* Communicate with co-workers to facilitate proper patient flow.

* Schedule surgical cases in one of our hospitals

We provide masks, gloves, face-shields and hand sanitizer. Facility offers free parking, break room in-office, additional break room / vending machines in-building, private staff bathrooms in office, good ventilation, free parking.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Ophthalmology

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Ophthalmology: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person