Clinical Technician

About the role

The Ophthalmic Technician participates in the care of patients in a clinic setting. Duties include greeting patients, escorting them to exam rooms, performing diagnostic tests, documenting patient information, and assisting with minor surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and explain what to expect during their appointment
• Escort patients to exam rooms and perform diagnostic tests and procedures
• Accurately document patient information in the electronic medical records system
• Initiate and perform documentation of the patient's chief complaint, present illness, and capture past medical history
• Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes
• Assist with minor surgery procedures, intraocular injections, and laser treatments
• Educate patients regarding the administration of medications and pre and post-operative instructions
• Scribe for physicians
• Secure patient information and maintain confidentiality
• Utilize effective problem-solving skills to de-escalate dissatisfied patients
• Stay current with eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, and ocular medications
• Absorb and apply basic knowledge of medical terminology and entry-level EMR experience

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive a motor vehicle
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Basic knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, and ocular medications
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Medical terminology
• Entry-level EMR experience

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Robust benefit package including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO) program
• Fourteen (14) company paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Uniform reimbursement

Pay

• Not specified

Schedule

• Mon - Fri 7:25am - 4:30pm