Ophthalmic Technician — Patient Care & Eye Diagnostics

Desert Vista Eye Specialist, PC; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Vista Eye Specialist, PC is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician in Mesa, AZ to assist ophthalmologists during patient visits and to perform initial testing using ophthalmic equipment. The role requires handling a range of duties to prepare patients for exams with a physician.

Responsibilities include performing tests such as visual fields, OCT, GDX, and IOL Master, recording data in EMR, and maintaining a professional, courteous environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Provide excellent patient care and be energetic and empathetic
• Must comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards when communicating patient information
• Communication skills and ability to coordinate with all levels of employees politely
• Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow
• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
• Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
• Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet business needs

Responsibilities

• Greet patients promptly with a professional attitude
• Anticipate Physician needs to facilitate clinic flow
• Record patient data in the EMR accurately
• Check condition of patients' eyes and perform diagnostic tests
• Prepare patients for treatments and measure vital signs

Skills

Patient care

HIPAA

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook)

EMR systems

Ophthalmic diagnostic instruments (OCT, GDX, IOL Master, Auto Refractor, Topography)

Job description

Desert Vista Eye Specialist, PC is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician in Mesa, AZ to assist ophthalmologists during patient visits and to perform initial testing using ophthalmic equipment. The role requires handling a range of duties to prepare patients for exams with a physician.

Responsibilities include performing tests such as visual fields, OCT, GDX, and IOL Master, recording data in EMR, and maintaining a professional, courteous environment for patients and staff.