Ophthalmic Technician III

EyeSouth Partners; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with Match

HSA/FSA

Telemedicine

Generous PTO

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life/AD&D

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

EyeSouth Partners in Walterboro, SC is seeking an ophthalmic assistant to support physicians by gathering ocular health data, performing tests, and documenting findings in the electronic medical record.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, 5+ years of ophthalmic experience, COA certification preferred, and Nextech/ICP familiarity, plus strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced clinic.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an ophthalmic assistant preferred.
• Current iJCAHPO COA certification preferred.
• Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Perform testing ordered by doctor as scheduled, patient history, or complaint.
• Enter data into electronic medical records and act as a medical scribe when needed.
• Take ocular and systemic history and record visual acuity.
• Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under physician direction.
• Assist with simple in-office procedures and informed consent.
• Assist with patient education and triage for emergencies.
• Maintain exam room cleanliness and comply with protocols.
• Code CPT and applicable ICD-10 for diagnostic testing.
• Support administrative tasks and inventory management.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Nextech/ICP

Job description

Company Overview

The surgeons and staff of Carolina Cataract & Laser Center know that our patients have a choice when deciding who to trust with your eye care. Our highly-skilled surgeons and staff treat every patient as they would their own family members and are committed to providing the best care possible, every patient, every time! With offices located in Ladson, Walterboro, West Ashley Downtown Charleston, and Mount Pleasant, Carolina Cataract & Laser Center is your community provider for quality surgical eye care in the Charleston, SC area.

Position Summary

Responsible for assisting the ophthalmologist and optometrists by gathering data pertaining to the patient’s ocular health status. The ophthalmic technician is proficient in performing appropriate clinical tests, drawing on formal education and/or clinical experience that provide a solid understanding of the theory and principles of eye care.

Responsibilities

Clinical

• 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.
• Able to code CPT and applicable ICD-10 codes for diagnostic testing.

Administrative

• 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.
• Assist with patient requested paperwork completed (FMLA, DMV)
• Complete electronic prescription refill related tasks including medication prior authorization process
• Assist with triage for emergency and work-in patients
• 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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an ophthalmic assistant preferred
• Current iJCAHPO COA certification preferred
• Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Company Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k w/ Match
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO Package

We also offer the following benefits for FREE:

• Employee Discounts and Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life/AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance

EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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