Sr Ophthalmic Technician

Patient Engagement & Clinical Intake

• Engage with patients and their families in a courteous, compassionate, and respectful manner to ensure a positive experience.
• Review and document patient information, including chief complaints, history of present illness, review of systems, and other pertinent clinical details.
• Cook prior authorizations for medications in accordance with insurance requirements to ensure timely patient access to prescribed treatments.

Pre-Examination & Diagnostic Testing

• Perform comprehensive pre-examination testing, including visual acuity (with pinhole and glare), confrontational visual fields, extraocular muscle testing, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, angle assessment, and dilation.
• Conduct advanced diagnostic procedures such as OCT, fundus photography, IOL Master, Pentacam, A-scan, B-scan, Wave Scan/Vario, keratometry, lensometry, and visual field testing.
• Perform specialized testing as requested, including color vision screening, stereopsis, dry eye evaluations, optical biometry, and refractometry.

Clinical Workflow & Physician Support

• Support efficient patient flow throughout the care center to optimize clinical operations.
• Accurately scribe clinical encounters in the electronic medical record, documenting chief complaints, physician assessments, and treatment plans.
• Administer ocular medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Observe and assist during patient examinations and minor surgical procedures.
• Communicate pertinent visit information to referring physicians when appropriate.
• Track, document, and communicate laboratory results to physicians and patients promptly, ensuring accuracy and continuity of care.
• Add diagnoses to patient charts and ensure accuracy of diagnostic coding for proper billing.

Room & Equipment Maintenance

• Open and close exam rooms daily, including cleaning equipment, charging devices, and securing instruments.
• Assist with clinic opening and closing duties as needed.

Compliance, Communication & Development

• Adhere strictly to all safety protocols and clinic policies.
• Monitor work-related communications and utilize collaborative tools such as Google Drive to stay informed and organized.
• Participate in ongoing training and educational activities to maintain up-to-date clinical skills and best practices.
• Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA regulations by safeguarding patient privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of all health information.