Ophthalmic Technician

Sun Laser Vision Center; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional liability coverage

SIMPLE 401k with employer match

Health insurance or HSA option

Covered parking

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Sun Laser Vision Center in El Paso, TX is seeking a conscientious optometrist or ophthalmologist to join our busy, growing practice. You will perform complete eye exams, evaluate diagnostic tests, and participate in treatment planning from start to finish.

We offer a very competitive salary with bonus potential, professional liability coverage, SIMPLE 401k with employer match, health insurance or HSA option, covered parking, paid leave, and ongoing continuing education in a supportive team

Qualifications

• MD or OD license and board eligibility to practice ophthalmology or optometry.
• DEA/DPS registration and CMS eligibility.
• Experience with OCT, corneal topography, and visual field testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete exams with testing services and occasional refractions.
• Evaluate diagnostic studies and create treatment plans with ophthalmology input.
• Document history, diagnoses and treatment plans clearly.
• Assist in coding, billing and charge review.
• Communicate with providers, staff and optical teams.

Skills

Patient rapport

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

MD or OD

DEA registration

DPS registration

Tools

OCT

Corneal topography

Fundus photography

Visual field testing

Job description

Our practice, located in the sunny southwest, is looking for conscientious and hardworking optometrists and ophthalmologists to join our busy, growing practice. With over 300 days of sunshine and short drives to mountain wilderness, desert lakes, and local ski areas, the laid-back area culture makes for a great work-life balance. Our well-equipped, well-staffed office is located in a clean, new comfortable facility. We’re looking for an optometrist or ophthalmologist interested in using all of his or her training and skills. You will get to know your patients and be involved in their care from start to finish. We’re seeking someone with a very good ability in building patient rapport. Your diligent hard work will be rewarded with a very competitive salary, bonus potential, professional liability coverage, SIMPLE 401k with employer match, standard health insurance or HSA option, covered parking, paid leave, and paid continuing education among other benefits. You will be supported by a strong team of technicians to assist with your patient evaluations, diagnostic testing, refraction, and documentation.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform complete exams with testing services and occasional refractions, retinoscopy
• Evaluate and interpret diagnostic studies including corneal topography, OCT, fundus photos, and visual field tests
• Based on exams and studies, diagnose and create treatment plans with consultation or referral to ophthalmology partners as indicated
• Fully document and review history and diagnosis and clearly outline treatment plans
• Assist in coding and billing as well as charge review
• Communicate regularly with providers, optical and support staff among other duties

Required

• MD or OD
• DEA/DPS registration
• Non-exclusion from CMS billing
• Knowledge and experience in OCT, corneal topography, and visual field testing

Preferred

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience with EHR, coding, and billing