Ophthalmic Technician

Azul Vision; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Azul Vision in Montebello, CA is seeking an experienced Ophthalmic Technician to work up, educate, and follow up with patients. The role involves performing diagnostic tests such as Humphrey Visual Field, OCT, and corneal topography, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and accurate charting.

Requirements include 2+ years in ophthalmology, a High School diploma, and the ability to type 45 wpm. COA/COT certification and bilingual Spanish/English are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• 2+ years’ experience as Ophthalmology Technician preferred.
• Able to type 45 wpm.
• Advanced understanding of HIPAA rules and regulations.
• COA/COT certification preferred.
• Experience with EHR systems preferred.
• Spanish/English bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact professionally with patients, doctors, and staff.
• Complete patient workups including history and diagnostic testing.
• Prepare patients for laser procedures and surgeries.
• Perform Humphrey Visual Field, OCT, A-scans, corneal topography, and Amsler grid.
• Assist in minor procedures and triage phone calls.
• Maintain back-office inventory and document in patient charts.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Attention to detail

Proactive and independent

HIPAA knowledge

Education

High School diploma

COA/COT certification preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Montebello, CA 90640Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $23.00 - $25.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareThe 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.

QualificationsQualifications:

• 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 routine 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.