Ophthalmic Technician/ Patient Coordinator

Woolfson-Eye-Institute; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Woolfson-Eye-Institute in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is seeking a Patient Coordinator/Ophthalmic Technician to assist physicians in patient examinations and treatment.

This hybrid position involves facilitating patient care, handling diagnostic procedures, and performing clerical duties. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in an ophthalmic practice, preferably in cornea and cataract clinics, and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in an ophthalmic practice, especially in cornea and cataract clinics.
• Proficient in performing ophthalmic procedures and diagnostic testing.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physician with patient examination and treatment.
• Facilitate patient care and document findings.
• Administer drops and write prescriptions under supervision.

Skills

Ophthalmic procedures

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

This is a hybrid position: Patient Coordinator/Ophthalmic Technician

JOB SUMMARY

Assist Physician with patient examination and treatment, responsible for patient histories, routine diagnostic procedures, as well as some clerical duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate patient care
• Preliminary work‑up: history, chief complaint, visual acuity, eye pressure, pupil reactions, scope of vision, color vision and muscle movement.
• Manual refractions.
• Tonometry (Applanation, Tonopen).
• Diagnostic testing: Biometry, Topography, OCT, Visual Fields, Fundus Photos.
• Take dictation and document exam findings while physician is examining patient.
• Administer drops under physician supervision.
• Write out necessary prescriptions.
• Take and explain tests, procedures, treatments, and diagnoses to patients.
• Maintain and stock all exam rooms.
• Clean and maintain all instruments.
• Assist physician in minor office surgery.
• Return and answer patient phone calls as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an ophthalmic practice. Experience in cornea and cataract clinics preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing ophthalmic procedures and diagnostic testing.
• Experience in using Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Reliability and dependability.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Outlook and Microsoft Office.
• Flexibility (may require some early mornings and evenings)