Clinical Technician I

Specialty Eye Institute; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Specialty Eye Institute is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician for a part-time schedule in Battle Creek, MI. You will greet patients, escort them to exam rooms, and perform diagnostic tests such as visual acuity, tonometry, and lensometry.

Maintain accurate EMR records and HIPAA compliance while supporting minor procedures and patient education. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• 0–3 years experience preferred; entry level welcome.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and explain what to expect during the appointment.
• Escort patients to exam room and perform diagnostic tests (visual acuity, tonometry, lensometry).
• Document chief complaints, PMH, and ensure EMR accuracy and HIPAA compliance.
• Maintain clinic environment, sterile technique, and patient safety.
• Educate patients on medications and pre/postoperative instructions.
• Assist with minor procedures and intraocular injections as needed.
• Scribe for physicians and communicate delays or changes to patients.
• Protect patient information and update medical records in a timely manner.
• Stay current with eye anatomy, diseases, and ophthalmic medications.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR experience

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.

Part Time Schedule:

• Part-time, Monday through Friday (No weekends)
• Up to 29 hours per week, with variable hours between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
• Occasional travel to our Kalamazoo clinic required.

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

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