Clinical Technician

Midwest Vision Partners, LLC; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life insurance

PTO

Company holidays

401(k) match

Uniform reimbursement

Culture focused on people

Inspiring environment

Job summary

Midwest Vision Partners, LLC in Lansing, MI is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to greet patients, perform diagnostic tests, and document visits in the EMR. You will assist with exams, injections and laser procedures while educating patients on medications and care.

Responsibilities include accurate chart updates, sterilization, and maintaining a compliant, patient-focused clinic environment. Entry-level position with strong growth potential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and enter information into EMR accurately.
• Explain what to expect to patients and communicate delays or changes.
• Document chief complaint, illness, and medical history.
• Record information in EMR per standards and physician requirements.
• Conduct tests of eye function and pupil reactivity.
• Apply eye drops for anesthesia, dilation or meds.
• Assist with minor surgery, injections, and laser procedures.
• Educate patients on meds and pre/postoperative care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• De-escalate dissatisfied patients with problem solving.
• Stay current on eye anatomy, diseases and medications.
• Answer general patient questions and support team projects.

Skills

Patient interaction

EMR experience

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR software

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:Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

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 know

Required

• 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

  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