Ophthalmic Technician: Eye Care Clinical Assistant

Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group in NoHo - North Hollywood, CA 91607 is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to provide clinical support under supervision. The role focuses on patient intake, eye examinations preparation, and assisting physicians with diagnostic procedures such as OCT, Fundus photography, and Tonometry.

Responsibilities include recording medical history in EMR, verifying patient information, preparing patients for examinations, counseling on drops and medications, and

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS Certificate preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• One year or more of demonstrated skill in similar position required.

Aufgaben

• Welcomes patients by greeting and assisting them through the clinic process.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing the patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit. Accurately records all information in the EMR system according to established standards and physician requirements.
• Checks condition of patients' eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, extraocular movements, and blood pressure (if requested by physician).
• Prepares patients for ophthalmology examinations by dilating pupils, changes in visual acuity, elevated intraocular pressure, or blood pressure and communicating results to the Attending Physician.
• Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment and perform examinations such as OCT, Fundus, FA, Tonometry, etc.
• Performs a standard number of patient work-ups based on established times while maintaining quality of customer service.
• Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders, use of drops, contact lenses, drugs, and answering general questions.
• Maintains a safe, secure, clean, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures along with complying with legal regulations.
• Assists in management and maintenance of supplies and pharmaceutical inventory.
• Performs according to Departmental Policies and Procedures and Employee Handbook at all times.
• Performs Other Duties as Assigned by Immediate Supervisor and Executive Leadership.
• Clearly articulate operation problems and positively contribute to solution development processes.
• Participate in required Cross-Training and/or company-required training (HIPAA, Harassment, etc.).
• Respond to management inquiries timely.
• Assist patients with translation as needed.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Office skills

Microsoft Office

Insurance plan knowledge

Healthcare terminology

Independent work

Discretion and judgment

Proactive / initiative

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EMR system

Jobbeschreibung

Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group in NoHo - North Hollywood, CA 91607 is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to provide clinical support under supervision. The role focuses on patient intake, eye examinations preparation, and assisting physicians with diagnostic procedures such as OCT, Fundus photography, and Tonometry.

Responsibilities include recording medical history in EMR, verifying patient information, preparing patients for examinations, counseling on drops and medications, and