Ophthalmic Technician

ReFocus Eye Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ReFocus Eye Health is seeking a patient-focused team member to greet patients, obtain histories, and document exam results in our electronic health record. The role supports physicians by handling supplies and assisting during examinations.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient confidentiality, guiding patients to exam areas, and ensuring smooth patient flow throughout the clinic. Regular travel to satellite locations is required as part of the job.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.
• Obtains patient history and transcribes results into our EHR during patient exam.
• Records physician fee tickets in EHR during patient exam.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Escorts patients to appropriate area (reception, dilating room, cataract testing).
• Assists physician by obtaining supplies as needed during patient care.

Job description

Description

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.
• Obtains patient history and transcribes results into our EHR (electronic health record) as physician(s) orally dictate during patient exam. Transcribes results in a accurate and detailed completion.
• Records physician(s) fee tickets in EHR (electronic health record) as physician(s) orally dictate during patient exam.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Escorts patients to appropriate area (i.e., reception area, dilating room, cataract testing, etc.).
• Assists physician(s) by obtaining supplies as needed during patient care.
• Assistance to Technician as needed.
• Performs visual acuity tests on patients in accordance to established guidelines.
• Controls patient flow.
• Performs autorefraction and lensometry tests as needed on patients in accordance with established guidelines.
• Performs tonometry on patients in accordance to established guidelines.
• Determines if patient needs further testing by technician. Notification by technician of name of patient that requires further testing.
• Performs visual field testing, glare testing, color vision testing, Schirmer's tear testing on patients as required. Requirement is determined by established guidelines.
• Reviews patient charts and posts tests and examination results into EHR (electronic health record) as well enter information of prior visits in EHR record.
• Clean and sterilize equipment and maintain autoclave in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with geriatric patients and patients of all ages.
• Stocking of supplies on an ongoing basis to keep current stock requirements.
• Cleaning of patient exam rooms in relation to testing and equipment.
• Demonstrates compliance with all provisions of safety rules and other policies and procedures.
• Check expiration of medications and supplies and follow-up as appropriate and in accordance with established guidelines and policies.

Requirements

Regular travel to satellite locations will be required.