Clinical Technician I

Midwest Vision Partners, LLC; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Robust benefit package including med/d

Dental, life and disability insurance

Generous PTO

Company paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company m

Uniform reimbursement

People, Passion, Purpose and Progress

Job summary

Midwest Vision Partners, LLC is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join a busy clinic. You will greet patients, explain what to expect, escort to exam rooms, and perform diagnostic tests prior to physician review.

You will be responsible for accurate EMR documentation and patient preparation. Responsibilities include assisting with minor procedures, educating patients on medications, maintaining HIPAA compliance, and staying current with eye care technologies.

Qualifications

• EMR experience and medical terminology knowledge required or preferred.
• Entry level position with potential growth in ophthalmic diagnostics.
• Typical has 0-3 years of experience in clinical settings.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Interact with patients to gather information and enter into EMR.
• Explain what to expect and communicate delays or changes to patients.
• Document chief complaint, present illness, and past medical history.
• Record information in EMR according to standards and physician requirements.
• Conduct tests to measure eye function and pupil responses.
• Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.
• Assist with minor surgeries, intraocular injections, and laser treatments.
• Educate patients on medications and pre/postoperative instructions.
• Readily scribe for physician during visits.
• Safeguard medical records and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• De-escalate dissatisfied patients with problem-solving.
• Demonstrate knowledge of eye anatomy and common conditions.
• Stay current with technologies and medications; answer patient questions.
• Assist team members and complete special projects as requested.

Skills

EMR experience

Medical terminology

Entry level

0-3 years experience

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 8a-5p; no weekends or holidays!

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