Ophthalmic Technician / Scribe

About the role

Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe to support our team in providing comprehensive eye care services. This role requires a high level of professionalism, technical expertise, and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient flow
• Assist the doctor in preliminary testing
• Verify medical and vision insurances
• Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers
• Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person requests

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Favorable result on Background Check
• Basic computer skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Excitement to learn and grow

Qualifications

• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
• Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
• Consistently creates a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times
• Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business
• Ability to work weekends when applicable
• Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice

Skills

• Dilation
• Refraction
• Pressures
• Performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography
• Working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications
• Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the Physician
• Basic understanding of examination and procedure codes (ICD-9 codes) when inputting into the EMR system
• Ensure that accurate procedure coding/charges for all procedures/drugs for all patients and correct diagnosis codes are used
• Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures; measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate) as required
• Keep examination, treatment, laser and any other assigned rooms cleaned and stocked with supplies, and keep drug count up to date
• Keep general office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager

Benefits

• Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k + Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Eyecare Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Base Pay

Pay

Competitive base pay based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full Time. Our offices are open from Monday-Friday 7am-7pm. Your shifts will fall within those hours, and you may need to work a little earlier/later as needed.