Ophthalmic Technician – Retina Coordinator

Eyenm; Santa Fe (NM); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

Vision benefits

PTO

Job summary

Eye Associates of New Mexico in Santa Fe, NM, is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician – Retina Coordinator for a part-time 20-hour week. Starting pay $16.50 per hour plus depends on skills/experience.

The technician schedules injections and laser procedures, maintains supplies, and supports physicians with patient care, charting, and pre-registration duties. The ideal candidate holds COA certification, has two years of clinical experience, strong communication, and PODIS/electronic records

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be COA certified with two years of clinical experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication, customer service orientation, attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules intravitreal injections and laser procedures per physician plan.
• Maintains injection supplies and tracks drugs; orders as needed.
• Initiates prior authorizations for procedures/medications.
• Charts patient communications about cancellations and reschedules.
• Verifies procedure info and correct eye in chart; pre-registration duties.
• Documents patient history and meds in EMR; records injection details in PODIS.
• Maintains drug inventory and coordinates with vendors for returns/replacements.
• Performs basic eye tests (pupillary checks, intraocular pressure) and dilates pupils as needed.
• May function as clinic technician to support patient care.
• Completes LMS courses annually by deadline.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Strong computer skills

Typing 35 wpm

PODIS system proficiency

Education

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)

2 years clinical experience

Tools

PODIS system

Job description

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Ophthalmic Technician – Retina Coordinator

Regular Part-Time Del Norte Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM, US

21 days ago Requisition ID: 2887

Eye Associates of New Mexico has an outstanding career opportunity!

This position is part-time 20 hours per week.

Starting pay $16.50 per hour +, depending on skills/experience

Does your job have meaning? Sight . . is a precious gift!

Eye Associates of New Mexico is the largest Ophthalmology and Optometry practice in the Southwest. We have been serving the state of New Mexico since 1976 with compassionate, state-of-the-art, value-based care. Our team approach aims to deliver the highest quality eye care to all while striving to support our employees’ professional development. Come be a part of our team!

The Tech Retinal Treatment Coordinator is accountable for the facilitation and related communication for a variety of day-to-day specialty duties. Individual will work to schedule retinal injections and lasers while maintaining an appropriate work flow. Coordinator is responsible for timely, accurate follow-up communication to physician and patients (when appropriate). When required, position will also provide technical support to physicians for the purposes of patient evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and continuing care. Has achieved the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedules intravitreal injections and laser procedures based on physicians plan/time frame requirement.
• Maintains intravitreal injection supply, inventory and responsible for ordering and tracking drugs.
• Initiates prior authorizations when needed for procedures/medications.
• Carefully and accurately charts communication with patients regarding cancelled appointments, no shows and rescheduled appointments.
• Reviews chart for procedure information and correct eye to be treated, alerts doctor of any discrepancies.
• Responsible for pre-registration duties prior to patients scheduled procedure.
• Accurately documents patient, injection drug and correct eye into PODIS system
• Accurately maintains correct and adequate inventory of drugs used for intravitreal injections and documents in PODIS.
• Responsible for maintaining and communication with companies regarding drug returns and/or replacements.
• Prepares electronic medical record by documenting history, medications and other pertinent information as needed.
• Checks pupillary measurement.
• Determines intraocular pressure
• Performs confrontation visual field.
• Performs retinoscopy and refraction.
• Administers dilating drops when appropriate.
• Demonstrates knowledge of pharmacology.
• May be required to function as a technician in clinic as patient care needs dictate.
• The annual completion of assigned Learning Management System (LMS) courses is mandatory. Any individual who has not completed their assigned training prior to November 30th of each year may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent). Must be certified at the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) level, with a minimum of two years' clinical experience. Must demonstrate competency in the defined content areas for a COA per HR policy #2.29--Technician Training and Competency
• Expectations. Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, a strong customer service orientation, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Strong computer skills are preferred. Typing skills of at least 35 words per minute are desirable.

GENEROUS BENEFITS :

• Higher pay in areas where the cost of living is higher
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Eight (8) company paid holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve!)
• Medical and Dental
• Health Savings Account
• Generous Vision benefits for you and your dependents
• Education Assistance Program
• Company provided logo apparel
• 401(k) and Roth Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Free Calm app
• Financial Wellness Program
• Identity Theft Protection Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• and more!

Eye Associates of NM is a safe team oriented culture supporting a drug-free work environment. To learn more about this position and our organization, please visit www.eyenm.com

AA/EOE/Disability. Eye Associates of New Mexico is a drug and tobacco-free employer