Ophthalmic Technician I - Patient Care & Diagnostics

Midwest Vision Partners, LLC; Blackman Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, life and disability (

Paid time off

7 company-paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Uniform reimbursement

Job summary

Midwest Vision Partners, LLC is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to greet patients, explain what to expect, and escort them to an exam room. You will perform tests such as visual acuity, tonometry and lensometry before the physician sees the patient.

You will enter notes in the EMR, maintain charts, follow HIPAA, apply eye drops, assist with minor procedures, educate patients on medications and post-operative care, and help keep the clinic sterile.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive a motor vehicle.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time and lift up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with patients to accurately gather information and enter it into our electronic medical records system.
• Proactively engages patients in communicating what to expect with the visit and continues to communicate delays or any other changes with the patient.
• Initiates and performs documentation of the patient's chief complaint, present illness, and captures past medical history.
• Accurately records all information in EMR system according to established standards and physician requirements
• Conducts tests and measures eye muscle function, pupil size, and reactivity.
• Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes
• Assists with minor surgery procedures, intraocular injections and laser treatments, in an exam room or treatment room, including preparing patients for sterile procedures.
• Educates patients regarding the administration of medications, and pre and post operative instructions, as directed by physicians.
• Readily scribes for physician
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records, completing diagnostic and procedure coding, and keeping patient information confidential, following all HIPAA requirements.
• Utilizes effective problem-solving skills to respectfully and efficiently de-escalate any dissatisfied patients
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms & ocular medications
• Stay current with the latest technologies and medications and be able to answer general patient questions
• Assists team members and completes other special projects as requested.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Midwest Vision Partners, LLC is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to greet patients, explain what to expect, and escort them to an exam room. You will perform tests such as visual acuity, tonometry and lensometry before the physician sees the patient.

You will enter notes in the EMR, maintain charts, follow HIPAA, apply eye drops, assist with minor procedures, educate patients on medications and post-operative care, and help keep the clinic sterile.