Clinical Technician - Part Time

Socket.dev; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Robust benefits: medical, dental, life

PTO and company holidays

401(k) with company match

Uniform reimbursement

People, Passion, Purpose and Progress

Job summary

Socket.dev clinic seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to greet patients, perform diagnostic tests, and document results in EMR.

You will assist with minor procedures, apply eye drops, and educate patients on medications and pre/postoperative care.

The role emphasizes accuracy, HIPAA compliance, and staying current with eye care technology in a fast-paced clinic.

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.
• EMR experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology helpful.
• Eligible for COA, COT, or COMT is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and enter information into the EMR.
• Explain what to expect during the visit and communicate delays as needed.
• Document chief complaint, present illness, and past medical history.
• Record all data in EMR per physician requirements.
• Conduct eye tests such as visual acuity, pupil checks, and lensometry.
• Apply anesthetic, dilating, or medicating eye drops.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures and laser treatments.
• Educate patients on medications and pre/postoperative care.
• Scribe for physicians as needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality under HIPAA.
• Stay current with ophthalmic technologies and meds.
• Support team and complete special projects.

Skills

EMR experience

Medical terminology

Eye anatomy knowledge

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. In this role, you will greet patients and explain what they can expect during their appointment. You will escort patients to the exam room and perform diagnostic ophthalmic tests and procedures prior to the physician seeing the patient, including visual acuity, tonometry, and lensometry.

The Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for accurately documenting patient information and updating charts and medical records. This role also helps maintain a clean and organized clinic environment, including cleaning and sterilizing equipment and treatment areas.

Schedule

Part-Time | 3 days per week | 24–29 hours per week

• Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Friday: 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

What you will be working on

• 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 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

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
• Proficient in all OT I and OT II duties; has more than 2 years of experience
• Typically has 3-5 + years of Experience
• Eligible for COA, COT, or COMT