Ophthalmic Work Up Technician

CRA MSO LLC; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CRA MSO LLC in Escondido, CA seeks an ophthalmic support role to escort patients, educate on procedures, collect histories, and assist with vision testing and imaging preparation.

The position requires applying eye drops, performing intraocular pressure measurements, and preparing patients for exams and procedures including injections. The job emphasizes maintaining smooth patient flow while complying with HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Escort all patients from the waiting room for data collection.
• Educate all new patients regarding office procedures.
• Obtain patient histories, perform prescription verification, and maintain records.
• Assist in testing patient vision. Test far and near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception.
• Intraocular pressure measurement with Tonometer.
• Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.
• Preparing patients for imaging and physician exam.
• Prepping patients for ophthalmic procedures, including intraocular injections.
• Maintain a smooth flow of patients to the physician. Communicate with reception and lead to facilitate proper patient flow.
• Comply with all HIPPA regulations in all interactions with patient information
• Advanced positions will also be responsible for:

Job description

• Escort all patients from the waiting room for data collection. Following testing, advise them as to who will see them next and regularly check on patients to ensure they are comfortable while they are waiting.
• Educate all new patients regarding office procedures. Inform patients of the purpose of all tests performed and how they will be affected during the tests.
• Obtain patient histories, perform prescription verification, and maintain records.
• Assist in testing patient vision. Test far and near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception.
• Intraocular pressure measurement with Tonometer.
• Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.
• Preparing patients for imaging and physician exam.
• Prepping patients for ophthalmic procedures, including intraocular injections.
• Maintain a smooth flow of patients to the physician. Communicate with reception and lead to facilitate proper patient flow.
• Comply with all HIPPA regulations in all interactions with patient information
• Advanced positions will also be responsible for: