Ophthalmic Work Up Technician

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is seeking an enthusiastic healthcare assistant to escort patients, collect data, and prepare them for tests in a fast-paced ophthalmology setting, ensuring comfort and clear communication.

You will obtain histories, verify prescriptions, perform vision tests, and assist with intraocular injections, dilations, and imaging prep while maintaining accurate records and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Ability to escort patients and collect data accurately.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient privacy.
• Experience obtaining patient histories and verifying prescriptions.
• Experience assisting with ophthalmic testing and basic eye exams.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients from waiting room and prepare for data collection and tests.
• Educate new patients about procedures and how tests affect results.
• Obtain patient histories and maintain accurate records.
• Assist in vision testing: acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, color perception.
• Measure intraocular pressure with Tonometer and apply drops as prescribed.
• Prepare patients for imaging and physician examination; prep for procedures including injections.
• Maintain smooth patient flow and communicate with reception.

Skills

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Patient history collection

Vision testing

Team communication

Tools

Tonometer

Ophthalmic imaging prep tools

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

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