Ophthalmic Technician and Scribe

Lumata Health, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401k

Profit sharing/bonus structure

Paid vacation

Sick time

Job summary

Lumata Health, Inc. is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician and Scribe to support a busy ophthalmology practice in Los Angeles. You will take patient histories, perform tests, scribe for physicians, assist with in-office procedures, and help triage patient questions.

This full-time, in-person role offers steady hours, medical Insurance, 401k, and paid time off. Strong preference for refractions with phoropter and optical biometry; experience in ophthalmology is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in ophthalmology is required.

Responsibilities

• Work-up patients and accurately fill out required fields.
• Perform testing required prior to visit with physician.
• Assist in the procedure room and maintain stocked, sterile environment.
• Scribe and accurately document patient histories and coding.
• Assist with phone calls and triaging patient questions.

Skills

Ophthalmology knowledge

Patient care

Communication

Job description

Job description:

Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour commensurate to experience

Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician and Scribe

Summary description:

The employee works day to day in an ophthalmology practice and works to efficiently provide patient care by performing eye-related clinical tasks such as: taking accurate patient medical histories, perform testing on patients for visits, scribing for the doctors, assisting with in-office procedures, and assisting with triage phone calls.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Work-up patients and accurately fill out required fields.
• Perform testing required prior to visit with physician
• Assist in the procedure room when needed and help keep the room stocked, organized and sterile.
• Scribe and work up patients accurately and efficiently from correct history to complete coding.
• Assist with phone calls and triaging patient questions from medications, refill requests, and general questions.

Strong preference for individuals capable of Refractions with Phoropter and experience with Optical Biometry and Scribing

Minor Functions:

• Assists with phone calls and customer relations within the office.
• Help on the floor as needed or scheduled by the Clinic Manager.

Skills Necessary:

• Employee should be sensitive to patient needs and attentive to follow up times to all patients, including returning all messages by the end of the business day. Provide excellent customer service and communicate well with the doctor. Knowledge of ophthalmology, protocols, treatments, procedures, and refractions.
• Experience in ophthalmology required.

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm, variable as required by the needs of the practice

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• 401k
• profit sharing/bonus structure
• paid vacation
• and sick time

Job Type:

Full-time

Work Location:

In person