Back Office Technician

Acuity Eye Group•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

SUMMARY: The Back Office Technician is responsible for performing a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The Back Office Technician prepares patients for examination and assists other optical professionals in providing treatment to the eyes. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Ensures a positive and professional environment where patients feel comfortable; prepares patients for treatment and assists doctors. Collects and documents the patient’s chief complaint. Verifies patient’s ocular and medical health history. Documents any medications patient is taking. Obtains consents from patients. Ensures patients read and sign the consents. Performs Refractions. Administers basic Visual Acuity (VA) assessments. Performs intraocular pressure (IOP) tests with a Tonopen unit. Takes Fundus photos. Administers a Visual Field (VF) test. Performs Flourescein Angiogram (FA) procedures. Performs Indocyanine Green Angiography (ICG) procedures. Administers topical ophthalmic and dilation medications to patients. Maintains a clean, sterile, and stocked exams rooms. Provides written instructions and/or patient education materials for the patient to review at home. Ensures patient understands all instructions. Provides accurate documentation and summarization of an ocular examination, while maintaining patient flow and communication regarding appointment status. Files patient forms and updates information in CareCoud/EMR system. In some clinics, may be required to drive patients in a company-provided vehicle. Maintains an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with Company policies. Keep commitments and keep direct supervisor informed of work progress, timetables, and issues. Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal and other regulations (e.g., OSHA, WC, HIPAA, ADA, FEHA, DOL, HR policies and practices). Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

High School education, GED or equivalent
Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance
Ability to travel to other clinics as assigned

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Ophthalmic or Optometric Industry.
Experience as a Back Office Technician.
Certified Ophthalmic Technician (preferred)
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (preferred)
Valid Driver’s License may be required based on clinic location(s).

Responsibilities

Ensures a positive and professional environment where patients feel comfortable; prepares patients for treatment and assists doctors.
Collects and documents the patient’s chief complaint.
Verifies patient’s ocular and medical health history. Documents any medications patient is taking.
Obtains consents from patients. Ensures patients read and sign the consents.
Performs Refractions.
Administers basic Visual Acuity (VA) assessments.
Performs intraocular pressure (IOP) tests with a Tonopen unit.
Takes Fundus photos.
Administers a Visual Field (VF) test.
Performs Flourescein Angiogram (FA) procedures.
Performs Indocyanine Green Angiography (ICG) procedures.
Administers topical ophthalmic and dilation medications to patients.
Maintains a clean, sterile, and stocked exams rooms.
Provides written instructions and/or patient education materials for the patient to review at home. Ensures patient understands all instructions.
Provides accurate documentation and summarization of an ocular examination, while maintaining patient flow and communication regarding appointment status.
Files patient forms and updates information in CareCoud/EMR system.
In some clinics, may be required to drive patients in a company-provided vehicle.
Maintains an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with Company policies.
Keep commitments and keep direct supervisor informed of work progress, timetables, and issues.
Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal and other regulations (e.g., OSHA, WC, HIPAA, ADA, FEHA, DOL, HR policies and practices).
Other duties as assigned by management.