Ophthalmic Technician

Azul Vision; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Azul Vision is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to manage patient workups, education, and follow-up in an in-office clinical setting in the Los Angeles and Orange County area. The role requires accurate pre-testing, patient communication, and coordination with doctors during procedures.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in ophthalmology and a High School diploma; COA/COT certification is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site position with potential travel to multiple clinic locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years as Ophthalmology Technician preferred, 1 year required.
• Typing ability 45 wpm required.
• Strong HIPAA knowledge and privacy compliance.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete workups including medical and surgical history and diagnostic testing.
• Pre-test patients according to office policy and procedures.
• Triage phone calls and forward to appropriate staff.
• Assist in minor ophthalmic procedures.
• Prepare patients for laser procedures and surgeries.
• Document patient education and ensure chart accuracy per HIPAA.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Attention to detail

Proactive

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Professional communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

COA/COT preferred

Tools

EHR

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 preferred, 1 year requiredAbility 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.