Clinical Technician I

Cleveland Eye Clinic; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Robust benefit package including med,牙

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Seven (7) company paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company a

Uniform reimbursement

An organization focused on People, ?

Inspirational culture

Job summary

Cleveland Eye Clinic is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to greet patients, explain procedures, and escort them to exam rooms. You will perform diagnostic tests such as visual acuity, tonometry, and lensometry, then document findings in the EMR under physician supervision.

The role involves maintaining a clean clinic environment, assisting with minor surgeries and injections, and educating patients on medications and pre/postoperative care while staying current with ocular knowledge and HIPAA

Qualifications

• EMR experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is desired.
• Entry level position with typical 0–3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with patients to gather information and enter it into the EMR system.
• Communicates to patients what to expect during the visit and notifies them of delays or changes.
• Documents chief complaint, history of present illness, and past medical history.
• Records all information in the EMR according to standards.
• Conducts tests of eye muscle function, pupil size, and reactivity.
• Applies eye drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicates eyes.
• Assists with minor surgery procedures, injections, and laser treatments in exam/treatment rooms.
• Educates patients on medication administration and pre/postoperative instructions.
• Reads notes for physicians and documents accordingly.
• Maintains patient information and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

EMR experience

Medical terminology

Entry level

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: Monday through Friday,7:45AM-4:30PM. No weekends.

- Must be willing to travel to our local offices, including Avon for training

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
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Uniform reimbursement
• An organization focused on People, Passion, Purpose and Progress
• Inspirational culture