Ophthalmic Technician: Day Shift - Eye Care Champion

Bozeman Health; Bozeman (MT); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Bozeman Health in Bozeman, MT is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to work alongside an Ophthalmologist performing eye exams, diagnosing diseases, and assisting with treatments. You will collect data, document medical history, and help with scheduling and office duties to support patient care.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, performing refractions, assisting with in-office procedures, and maintaining accurate medical records in the electronic medical record system.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate sound judgment and professional demeanor.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Perform essential functions in a fast-paced environment.
• Learn and use computer applications and Bozeman Health software.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Answer and return calls from current patients, potential patients, or outside providers specific to the ophthalmology department.
• Receive and send confidential patient information, including medical records and insurance approvals.
• Proficient use of the electronic medical record system for patient encounter documentation.
• Room patients and initiate patient eye exams, including medical history documentation and vision screening.
• During patient visits, ensure up-to-date patient medical records, including past medical history, relevant family history, allergies, social history, current patient medications.
• Refract patients in need of updated glasses prescriptions; over-refractions for patients currently in contact lenses.
• Perform diagnostic testing and imaging within scope of certification and as assigned by Ophthalmologist.
• Prepare and assist Ophthalmologist with in-office procedures, including intravitreal injections, eyelid biopsies, eyelid lesion excisions, and foreign body removal.
• Assist in scheduling patients for outpatient surgery.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Patience

Professionalism

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Formation

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or obtain within one year

Preferred: Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)

Preferred: One year patient care experience

Description du poste

Bozeman Health in Bozeman, MT is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to work alongside an Ophthalmologist performing eye exams, diagnosing diseases, and assisting with treatments. You will collect data, document medical history, and help with scheduling and office duties to support patient care.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, performing refractions, assisting with in-office procedures, and maintaining accurate medical records in the electronic medical record system.