Ophthalmic Technician: Clinical Testing & Patient Care

EyeSouth Partners; Cranberry (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k w/ Match

HSA/FSA

Telemedicine

Generous PTO Package

Employee Discounts and Perks

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life/AD&D

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

EyeSouth Partners is seeking an ophthalmic technician to support ophthalmologists and optometrists by collecting data on ocular health and performing prescribed tests. You’ll draw on formal training to support patient care in a busy clinical setting.

Your duties include chart review, executing tests, documenting histories, and assisting with in-office procedures while upholding compliance and patient safety. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the equivalent years related experience preferred
• Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred
• Ophthalmic and/or optometric technician experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Perform testing ordered by doctor and determined by the type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and/or patient history.
• Ability to act as a medical scribe while physician examines patient, entering data into electronic medical records
• Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity.
• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
• Ability to assist with simple in-office procedures ensures proper informed consent is obtained.
• Assists with patient education.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
• Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations.
• Report inventory and supply needs to leadership timely and as needed for supply ordering
• Participate in daily team huddles and regularly scheduled meetings as planned and required.
• Understand and accept responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer
• Contribute to the team effort by completing additional tasks or projects as needed.
• Maintain positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism

Job description

EyeSouth Partners is seeking an ophthalmic technician to support ophthalmologists and optometrists by collecting data on ocular health and performing prescribed tests. You’ll draw on formal training to support patient care in a busy clinical setting.

Your duties include chart review, executing tests, documenting histories, and assisting with in-office procedures while upholding compliance and patient safety. Competitive pay and benefits offered.