Ophthalmic Technician

Azul Vision, Inc.; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Azul Vision, Inc. seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to perform patient workups, pre-testing and diagnostic testing in our Los Angeles clinic. You’ll assist with laser procedures, educate patients, and maintain accurate medical records under HIPAA guidelines.

Travel to multiple clinic locations may be required up to 50%. Strong typing skills, 2+ years of ophthalmology experience and COA/COT certifications are preferred; bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete all necessary workups including medical and surgical history and diagnostic testing.
• Perform Humphrey Visual Field, OCT scans, A-scan, Corneal Topography and related testing.
• Prepare patients for laser procedures and surgeries ordered by physicians.
• Educate patients and document information in charts; maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Triage phone calls and assist in minor procedures; assist in back/front office tasks.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Bilingual Spanish/English

HIPAA knowledge

COA/COT preferred

EHR experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

# Ophthalmic TechnicianLos Angeles, CA 90015## OverviewSalary Range$23.00 - $24.00 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayCategoryHealth Care## DescriptionThe 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 the essential 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**Qualifications:*** High School diploma or its equivalent is required.* 2+ years’ experience as Ophthalmology Technician preferred* Ability 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 Environment** This job operates in a professional, fast-passed, medical clinic environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets, and interacts with both staff and patents.**Physical Demands** The 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 lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.**Position Type and Expected Hours of Work** This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 hours a day shifts with occasional overtime as required.**Travel** This position may require up to 50% travel. Travel to multiple clinic locations, which are located throughout the Los Angeles and Orange County, will be required throughout the week, and at times on short notice.