Ophthalmology Tech

Summit Health Management; Bend, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health Management in Bend, OR is seeking an Ophthalmology Technician to support the Optometrist with patient screening, testing, and treatment prep. The role involves cleaning and sterilizing instruments, performing lensmeter tests, vision tests, visual fields, and coordinating care, while educating patients on medications and contact lenses.

Experience in a medical office is preferred; COA certification and ophthalmology equipment familiarity are a plus; strong English communication is

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate/GED or Equivalent.
• English communication skills in writing and speaking.
• Knowledge of vision procedures, sterilization processes, and ophthalmic equipment preferred.
• COA certification and related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and/or sterilize equipment and instruments.
• Perform, document, and obtain lensmeter results, vision tests, visual fields, contact lens measurements, and pre-surgical tests.
• Assist with coordination of care and patient education on medications, diseases, and contacts.
• Update patient information in EMR systems (histories, medications, etc.).
• Coordinate and arrange ophthalmology equipment/services as needed.
• Maintain a professional, clean work environment and communicate with physicians and staff.

Skills

English communication

Patient care

Ophthalmology knowledge

Sterilization procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

COA certification

Tools

EHR systems

Practice management system

Job description

## Ophthalmology TechApplylocations: Bend, ORtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R53486# **About Our Company**We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.**Please Note:** We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.# **Job Description****Summary:**The Ophthalmology Technician will provide ophthalmic technical assistance to the Optometrist as they see patients, provide screening and testing as necessary. The Ophthalmic Technician I will be obtaining skills in patient care and preparing patients for examination as they assist in providing treatment to the eyes.**Essential Functions:*** Cleaning and/or sterilizing equipment and instruments.* Performing, documenting, and obtaining lensmeter results, vision tests, visual fields, contact lens measurement, pre-surgical test results, and learning the refraction process.* Assisting with coordination of care* Patient education on medication, disease processes, contact lens, etc.* Obtain, verify and update patient information utilizing EMR systems (Histories, medications, etc.).* Order contact lenses as instructed by Physician.* Communicates patient feedback to the Ophthalmic Tech II or III’s and/or Physician.* Maintains a clean and professional work environment.**General Job Functions:*** Demonstrates working knowledge of chart entry.* Demonstrates understanding of medication reconciliation* Demonstrates procedure for handling clinic and patient correspondence.* Coordinates hospital and ambulatory admission for surgery and special procedures* Coordinates and arranges specialty equipment/services as needed* Communicates and provides information to patient consistent with age, culture, spiritual and developmental needs* Maintains a professional attitude and communicate appropriately with physician, manager, supervisor and other staff members* Appropriately communicate any problems/concerns to the supervisor or manager* Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with physicians and staff* Other duties as assigned.**Education and/or Experience:*** High School Graduate/GED or Equivalent required.* Experience in a medical office setting preferred.* Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing* Knowledge of visions procedures, sterilization processes, and vision equipment/instruments preferred* Prior experience with Ophthalmology equipment/instruments preferred.* Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail).* Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment.* EHR, Practice Management System and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred.* COA certification and experience preferred.