Eye Care Technician & Patient Records Aide

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation (TCRHCC); Tuba City (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Eye Technician position at TCRHCC in Tuba City, AZ supports eye services across the service unit. You will assist eye care providers, document in the EHR, prepare patients, and help with exam rooms and eyewear preparation while ensuring patient comfort and accurate data entry.

BLS certification required within 3 months; six months in eye/healthcare setting preferred. Navajo/English interpretation may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association, obtain within 3 months from date of hire.
• Six (6) months of experience in an eye or health care setting.
• Provide Navajo and English interpretation for doctors and patients as needed to answer questions and assist exams.

Responsibilities

• Performs screening and documentation into the EHR for patients, including visual acuity and measurements.
• Interprets Navajo and English for doctors and patients as needed during exams.
• Performs tests such as visual fields, tonometry, keratometry, and other ocular measurements as required.
• Inserts and prepares forms for eye doctor usage and documents findings in patient charts.
• Provides patient education on eyewear, medications, and exam results; assists with scheduling and reminders.

Skills

Positive working relationships

Ethical standards

Punctual

Dependable

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Calm under pressure

Interview performance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Eye Technician position at TCRHCC in Tuba City, AZ supports eye services across the service unit. You will assist eye care providers, document in the EHR, prepare patients, and help with exam rooms and eyewear preparation while ensuring patient comfort and accurate data entry.

BLS certification required within 3 months; six months in eye/healthcare setting preferred. Navajo/English interpretation may be needed.