Ophthalmic Technician II — In-Office, EHR & Eye Care

Unifeye Vision Partners; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Unifeye Vision Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician II for the Hillcrest, CA office. The role involves performing measurements, tests, documentation in EHR, patient education, and facilitating scheduling and procedures to support physicians.

Qualified candidates will have at least 1 year in a medical office (ophthalmic preferred), typing and EHR proficiency, and may have MSCAT certification. This is an in-office position with travel possibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a medical office, ophthalmic experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• MSCAT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Document patient exam in EHR, scribing all elements of the patient exam including procedure orders, e-prescribing medications and scheduling the return to clinic.
• Respond to internal communications in a timely manner.
• Obtain complete patient histories including chief complaint, past ocular/medical history, family medical/ocular history and history of allergies and medications.
• Perform ophthalmologic tests including visual acuity, applanation tonometry, pachymetry, visual fields, corneal topography, OCTs, lensometry, and other tests as directed within the prescribed timeline.
• Calibrate diagnostic equipment and perform instrument sterilization as needed.
• Provide patient and family counseling/education as needed, including the creation of medication grids.
• Assist in triage.
• Dispense medication and/or over the counter product samples as directed.
• Review all chart notes and correspondence daily to ensure accuracy and completeness. Ensure chart documentation meets ICD-10 requirements. Work with doctors to sign and close encounters and transmit ERx.
• Obtain patient signature on consent documents for in lane and surgical procedures.
• This position is in-office and remote is not available
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

EHR systems

Ophthalmology experience

Typing

Bilingual

Medical terminology

Equipment calibration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EHR software

Ophthalmic equipment

Job description

Unifeye Vision Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician II for the Hillcrest, CA office. The role involves performing measurements, tests, documentation in EHR, patient education, and facilitating scheduling and procedures to support physicians.

Qualified candidates will have at least 1 year in a medical office (ophthalmic preferred), typing and EHR proficiency, and may have MSCAT certification. This is an in-office position with travel possibility.