Ophthalmic Technician

Azul Vision, Inc.; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Azul Vision, Inc. is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician in Mission Viejo, CA. You will perform patient workups, pre-testing, contact patients, and assist with minor procedures in a fast-paced ophthalmology clinic.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 2+ years in ophthalmology; bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred, COA/COT preferred, and experience with EHR systems is a plus. This is an in-office position with travel up to 50% across LA and OC locations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years as ophthalmology technician preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• COA/COT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient workups including medical and surgical history and diagnostic testing.
• Pre-test according to office policy; manage patient flow and schedule.
• Triage phone calls and forward to appropriate staff.
• Assist in minor procedures and prepare patients for laser treatments.
• Prepare paperwork for surgeries and document education in charts.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and assist in back/front office duties.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Attention to detail

Proactive / initiative

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Ophthalmic Technician# Ophthalmic TechnicianMission Viejo, CA 92691## OverviewSalary Range$23.00 - $26.00 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.