Ophthalmic Technician

Azul Vision; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Azul Vision seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to manage patient workups, education, and follow-up. You will perform pre-tests (HOPE: Humphrey VF, OCT, A-scan), assist in procedures, and ensure proper documentation while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of ophthalmology experience, typing at 45 wpm, and preferred COA/COT certification. Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus; travel across Los Angeles area will be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years’ experience as Ophthalmology Technician preferred.
• Typing speed 45 wpm required.
• Advanced understanding of HIPAA rules and regulations.
• COA/COT preferred.
• EHR experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work up, educate and follow up with patients.
• Communicate information accurately to patients and staff.
• Perform pre-tests and diagnostic testing per office policy.
• Triage calls and forward to appropriate staff.
• Assist in minor procedures and prepare patients for laser procedures.
• Document education and notes in patient charts.
• Maintain inventory and back-office duties as needed.
• Travel to multiple clinic locations as required.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

HIPAA compliance

Professional communication

Initiative

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) / COT preferred

Tools

Humphrey Visual Field

OCT Scans

A-scan

Corneal Topography

Job description

The Ophthalmic Technician is primarily responsible for the work up, education and follow up of current and potential patients.Essential Functions:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions.Ability to interact and communicate in a professional demeanor with patients, doctors, and staff.Accurately communicate pertinent information to patients.Complete all necessary workups including obtaining medical and surgical history, and the completion of all diagnostic testing.Prioritize and maintain efficient patient/doctor workflow.Accurate pre-testing according to office policy and procedures.Triage phone calls and forward to appropriate office staff.Assist in minor procedures.Prepare patients for additional laser procedures (blepharoplasty, injections, YAG, SLT).Prepare necessary paperwork for surgeries ordered by the physicians.In office and telephonic patient education and ensure its appropriately documented in patient’s chart.Follow HIPPA guidelines to maintain strict patient confidentiality.Cross train in back and front office procedures.Help maintain back-office inventory/supplies.Accurately perform Humphrey Visual Field, OCT scans, A-scans, Corneal Topography, Amsler grid, color testing, and additional diagnostic testing.This is an in-office position; remote work is not available.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:High School diploma or its equivalent is required.2+ years’ experience as Ophthalmology Technician preferredAbility to type 45 wpm.Advanced understanding of HIPAA rules and regulations.Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)/Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred.Experience with an Electronic Health Record (EHR) preferred.Experience in Medical scribing preferred.Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.Skills/Abilities:Ability to type 45 wpm.Exceptional attention to detail.Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional, fast-passed, medical clinic environment. This role routinely usesstandard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets, and interactswith both staff and patents.Physical DemandsThe employee is required to stand and use both hands for typing for extended periods of time; Walk,climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl periodically. The employee must frequently liftand/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilitiesrequired by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depthperception, and ability to adjust focus.Position Type and Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time, non-exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 hours aday shifts with occasional overtime as required.TravelThis position may require up to 50% travel. Travel to multiple clinic locations, which are locatedthroughout the Los Angeles and Orange County, will be required throughout the week, and at times onshort notice.