Ophthalmic Technician

ReFocus Eye Health; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Paylocity seeks a patient-facing Medical Assistant to support ophthalmology services. You will greet patients, document histories and results in the EHR as dictated by physicians, and help manage ophthalmic testing and equipment per established guidelines.

The role requires attention to patient confidentiality, accurate data entry, and collaboration with physicians and technicians. Regular travel to satellite locations may be required.

Formación

• Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.
• Transcribes patient history and results into the EHR as dictated during patient exam.
• Records physician fees in the EHR as dictated during patient exam.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performs visual acuity tests and basic ophthalmic assessments per guidelines.
• Reviews patient charts and posts examination results into the EHR.

Responsabilidades

• Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.
• Obtains patient history and transcribes results into our EHR as physician(s) orally dictate during patient exam.
• Records physician(s) fee tickets in EHR as physician(s) dictate during patient exam.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Escorts patients to appropriate area and assists physicians as needed.
• Performs visual acuity tests, autorefraction and tonometry per guidelines.
• Reviews patient charts and posts tests/exam results into EHR.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and maintains autoclave per guidelines.

Conocimientos

Patient interaction

EHR documentation

Medical terminology

Safety compliance

Herramientas

EHR software

Autoclave operation

Descripción del empleo

Description

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.
• Obtains patient history and transcribes results into our EHR (electronic health record) as physician(s) orally dictate during patient exam. Transcribes results in a accurate and detailed completion.
• Records physician(s) fee tickets in EHR (electronic health record) as physician(s) orally dictate during patient exam.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Escorts patients to appropriate area (i.e., reception area, dilating room, cataract testing, etc.).
• Assists physician(s) by obtaining supplies as needed during patient care.
• Assistance to Technician as needed.
• Performs visual acuity tests on patients in accordance to established guidelines.
• Controls patient flow.
• Performs autorefraction and lensometry tests as needed on patients in accordance with established guidelines.
• Performs tonometry on patients in accordance to established guidelines.
• Determines if patient needs further testing by technician. Notification by technician of name of patient that requires further testing.
• Performs visual field testing, glare testing, color vision testing, Schirmer's tear testing on patients as required. Requirement is determined by established guidelines.
• Reviews patient charts and posts tests and examination results into EHR (electronic health record) as well enter information of prior visits in EHR record.
• Clean and sterilize equipment and maintain autoclave in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with geriatric patients and patients of all ages.
• Stocking of supplies on an ongoing basis to keep current stock requirements.
• Cleaning of patient exam rooms in relation to testing and equipment.
• Demonstrates compliance with all provisions of safety rules and other policies and procedures.
• Check expiration of medications and supplies and follow-up as appropriate and in accordance with established guidelines and policies.

Requirements

Regular travel to satellite locations may be required