Medical Technician

Eye Clinic of Wisconsin • Wausau, WI

13h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Medical Technician position within the dynamic and energetic team of the Eye Clinic of Wisconsin's Medical Floor. The role is non-exempt and reports to the Retina Services Supervisor. The position involves assisting physicians with patient work-ups, including intraocular pressures, history of present illness, medical histories, vision checks, and anterior chamber checks. Medical Technicians also assist doctors with intraocular injections, conduct fluorescein angiography, and manage patient reactions. The role requires maintaining sterile and clean techniques in procedure rooms, cleaning and sterilizing instruments, and escorting patients, which may involve assisting with walking, pushing wheelchairs, lifting, and transferring. Proficiency in the scribe role is also a key aspect of this position.

Requirements

• Understanding of medical terminology
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper, safe, efficient usage of office equipment, computers, and software; working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a fast-paced medical facility while adhering to HIPAA compliance regulations
• Ability to occasionally travel to other ECOW locations
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Occasional lifting (30 pounds), bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and climbing stairs is required

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a medical assistant is preferred
• Experience as a medical assistant is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patients; work up patients to include intraocular pressures, history of present illness, medical histories, check vision and anterior chamber checks
• Assist doctors with intraocular injections
• Conducts fluorescein angiography and manages patient’s reactions
• Clean and sterilize instruments
• Maintains both sterile and clean techniques in the procedure rooms
• Escorts patients to patient reception area; may be required to assist patients with walking, by pushing wheelchairs, lifting and transferring
• Maintains proficiency in the scribe role
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees