Ophthalmic Scribe Technician: Precision Care Navigator

Summit Health Management; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health Management seeks an Ophthalmic Scribe Technician to support the ophthalmology team in a fast-paced outpatient setting. You will assist physicians with patient care, perform specialized diagnostic testing, and help ensure efficient daily operations within the clinic.

The role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication. High school diploma or GED is required; bilingual skills are a plus and willingness to commute to satellite offices may be

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• JCAHPO Ophthalmic Assistant Certification or COT preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
• Performs technical workups, patient interviews and special testing.
• Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc.
• Maintains and cleans all equipment being used, and reports to supervisor if not in working condition.
• Returns phone calls to patients and pharmacies.
• Potential to assist in minor office surgery.
• Efficiently and accurately interviews patients and documents histories.
• Independently performs specialized ophthalmic testing appropriate to the subspecialty.
• Accurately performs: Refractions Lensometry Keratometry Tonometry Muscle testing Pupil exams Special testing such as HVF and OCT
• Scribes readily when doctor desires.
• Provides clear communication to patients regarding tests, procedures, and expectations.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

Clinical support

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

JCAHPO Ophthalmic Assistant Certification or COT preferred

Tools

Ophthalmic instrumentation

Keratometry

Tonometry

Job description

Summit Health Management seeks an Ophthalmic Scribe Technician to support the ophthalmology team in a fast-paced outpatient setting. You will assist physicians with patient care, perform specialized diagnostic testing, and help ensure efficient daily operations within the clinic.

The role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication. High school diploma or GED is required; bilingual skills are a plus and willingness to commute to satellite offices may be