Clinical Technician

Midwest Vision Partners; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits package including medical,/d̆

PTO

Job summary

Midwest Vision Partners in Flint, MI is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to greet patients, explain what to expect, and escort them to exam rooms while documenting information in the EMR before the physician sees them.

You will perform diagnostic tests such as visual acuity, tonometry and lensometry, apply eye drops, assist with minor procedures, and educate patients on medications and post‑operative care. You will maintain HIPAA compliance and support the team with daily tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and enter information into EMR.
• Explain what patients should expect during the visit and communicate delays or changes.
• Document chief complaint, present illness, and past medical history.
• Record information in EMR according to standards and physician requirements.
• Conduct tests and measures eye muscle function, pupil size, and reactivity.
• Apply eye drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.
• Assist with minor surgery procedures, intraocular injections and laser treatments, including preparing patients for sterile procedures.
• Educate patients on medication administration and pre/post operative instructions.
• Scribe for physician and safeguard medical records while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
• De-escalate dissatisfied patients with effective problem-solving.
• Demonstrate knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, and ocular medications.
• Stay current with latest technologies and be able to answer general patient questions.
• Assist team members and complete other special projects.

Skills

EMR experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Ophthalmic Technician participates in the care of patients in a clinic setting. As an Ophthalmic Technician you will greet patients and explain what they should expect during their appointment. An Ophthalmic Technician escorts the patient to an exam room and performs diagnostic ophthalmic tests and procedures prior to physician seeing them such as visual acuity, tonometry and lensometry. Assures appropriate notes and updates patient chart/records accurately. Maintains clinic environment including sterilization cleaning.

Schedule

Mon-Fri

7:25am - 4:30pm

What You Will Be Doing

• Interacts with patients to accurately gather information and enter it into our electronic medical records system;
• Proactively engages patients in communicating what to expect with the visit and continues to communicate delays or any other changes with the patient.
• Initiates and performs documentation of the patient's chief complaint, present illness, and captures past medical history.
• Accurately records all information in EMR system according to established standards and physician requirements
• Conducts tests and measures eye muscle function, pupil size, and reactivity.
• Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes
• Assists with minor surgery procedures, intraocular injections and laser treatments, in an exam room or treatment room, including preparing patients for sterile procedures.
• Educates patients regarding the administration of medications, and pre and post operative instructions, as directed by physicians.
• Readily scribes for physician
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records, completing diagnostic and procedure coding, and keeping patient information confidential, following all HIPAA requirements.
• Utilizes effective problem-solving skills to respectfully and efficiently de‑escalate any dissatisfied patients
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms & ocular medications
• Stay current with the latest technologies and medications and be able to answer general patient questions
• Assists team members and completes other special projects as requested.

What you knowRequired

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive a motor vehicle
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time and lift up to 50lbs

Desired

• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Entry Level
• Typical has 0-3 years of Experience

What you will receive

• Competitive wages
• Robust benefit package including medical, dental, life and disability (short- and long-term) insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO) program
• Seven (7) company paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Uniform reimbursement
• An organization focused on People, Passion, Purpose and Progress
• Inspirational culture