Ophthalmic Technician II

Responsibilities

• Assists the ophthalmologist and optometrists by gathering data pertaining to the patient’s ocular health status.
• Performs clinical tests as directed by the doctor, based on patient complaints and history.
• Acts as a medical scribe during physician examinations, entering data into electronic medical records.
• Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity.
• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
• Affixes to simple in-office procedures, ensuring proper informed consent is obtained.
• Aids in patient education.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
• Complies with all practice procedures and protocols, including state and federal regulations.
• Understands and complies with documentation requirements for quality reporting and testing frequency restrictions.
• Reports inventory and supply needs to leadership, providing timely and necessary supply orders.
• Participates in daily team huddles and regularly scheduled meetings.
• Completes work/school excuses and provides patients with medication instructions.
• Reports potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer.
• Contributes to the team effort by completing additional tasks or projects as needed.
• Maintains a positive attitude characterized by cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an uncertified ophthalmic assistant preferred.
• COA Eligibility preferred.
• Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in performing appropriate clinical tests based on formal education and/or clinical experience.
• Understanding of the theory and principles of eye care.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, HSA/FSA, telemedicine, generous PTO, employee discounts and perks, employee assistance program, group life/AD&D, short term disability insurance, long term disability insurance.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.