Clinical Technician I

Midwest Vision Partners • Medina, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Technician participates in the care of patients in a clinic setting. As an Ophthalmic Technician, you will greet patients and explain what they should expect during their appointment. An Ophthalmic Technician escorts the patient to an exam room and performs diagnostic ophthalmic tests and procedures prior to the physician seeing them, such as visual acuity, tonometry, and lensometry. The role assures appropriate notes and updates patient charts/records accurately. It also involves maintaining the clinic environment, including sterilization cleaning. The schedule for this position is Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM, rotated amongst staff. Key responsibilities include interacting with patients to gather information for electronic medical records, documenting patient chief complaints, present illnesses, and past medical history, conducting eye function tests, assisting with minor surgical procedures and laser treatments, educating patients on medication and post-operative care, scribing for physicians, and maintaining patient confidentiality.

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 50lbs
• Ability to commute to multiple office locations: Medina, Medina Reserve, and Wadsworth
• Training held at our Akron Fairlawn location

Nice To Haves

• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Responsibilities

• Interacts with patients to accurately gather information and enter it into our electronic medical records system
• Proactively engages patients in communicating what to expect with the visit and continues to communicate delays or any other changes with the patient
• Initiates and performs documentation of the patient's chief complaint, present illness, and captures past medical history
• Accurately records all information in EMR system according to established standards and physician requirements
• Conducts tests and measures eye muscle function, pupil size, and reactivity
• Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes
• Assists with minor surgery procedures, intraocular injections and laser treatments, in an exam room or treatment room, including preparing patients for sterile procedures
• Educates patients regarding the administration of medications, and pre and post operative instructions, as directed by physicians
• Readily scribes for physician
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records, completing diagnostic and procedure coding, and keeping patient information confidential, following all HIPAA requirements
• Utilizes effective problem-solving skills to respectfully and efficiently de-escalate any dissatisfied patients
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms & ocular medications
• Stay current with the latest technologies and medications and be able to answer general patient questions
• Assists team members and completes other special projects as requested

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Robust benefit package including medical, dental, life and disability (short- and long-term) insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO) program
• Seven (7) company paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Uniform reimbursement
• An organization focused on People, Passion, Purpose and Progress
• Inspirational culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees