Ophthalmic Technician

North Carolina Retina Associates; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Retina Associates is seeking a Work-up Technician to assist in patient care during their visits. Responsibilities include gathering patient information, performing preliminary assessments, and preparing for specific procedures. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to master medical terminology and software systems.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal customer service skills.
• Ability to master multiple software systems.
• Mastery of ophthalmology and retina terminology.

Responsibilities

• Gather chief complaint and PHI from patients.
• Check visual acuity and intraocular pressure.
• Prepare the patient for procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective listening

Clear communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Your main duty is to assist in the care of patients during their visit by preparing them to see the physician. You must be able to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively with others. You must have an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, physicians, administrators, leadership and coworkers. The technician job title is further divided into three main roles: Work up Technician, Photographer, Scribe.

Work-up Technician:

Gather chief complaint and PHI from patient and transfer into EMR. Check visual acuity, intraocular pressure, and visual field. Assessment of pupils; equality and reaction prior to dilation. Administer drops as required. Prepare the patient for certain procedures as scheduled.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal customer service skills, including effective listening, clear verbal and written communication, problem solving skills.
• Reliable transportation to travel to practice locations – not just 1 location.
• Ability to master multiple software systems to input and retrieve data.
• Ability to master ophthalmology and retina terminology.