Ophthalmic Clinic Technician

Retina Consultants of Texas•New Braunfels, TX

3d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to provide accurate documentation, summarize patients’ medical histories, and perform preliminary ocular examinations. The role maintains patient flow and communicates appointment status to patients and Clinic Managers. The position is primarily based at the Schertz, Texas clinic and requires travel to other clinics in northern San Antonio, Texas. Staff schedules are provided weekly and reflect provider clinic, patient, and surgery schedules. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; some later weekday evenings may be required. Weekend hours may be available. RCTX is a retina-only ophthalmology practice with 26 physicians and 25 locations. It provides state-of-the-art retina imaging, laser, and diagnostic capabilities. The organization emphasizes the core values of Hard Work, Authentic Care, and Innovation. The listed pay rate is $17.00 or more per hour, and the position is eligible for overtime. Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees after a 60-day introductory period, with certain retirement contributions starting on the date of hire.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Valid CPR certification.
Ability to perform comprehensive workups.
Ability to educate patients about eye-drop instillation and other instructions related to the physician’s treatment plan.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
Ability to work as a team member.
Ability to use multiple computer systems.
Training and understanding of HIPAA requirements.
Ability to move frequently between standing and sitting during clinic sessions, depending on exam room configuration.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.
Ability to type or write legibly in a dimly lit setting.
Ability to hear softly spoken words.
Ability to support patients getting in and out of examination chairs.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Some college education.
One to two years of ophthalmic assistant experience.
Certification as an ophthalmic assistant.

Responsibilities

Obtain patient history, including the chief complaint; history of present illness; patient and family ocular and general medical history; allergies; and current medications.
Perform and document visual acuity, confrontational visual fields, evaluation of motility, pupillary function tests, dilation, and ocular tonometry.
Provide compassionate patient care throughout clinic flow.
Perform opening and closing duties, count inventory, prepare drugs as needed, and handle sterile instruments.
Maintain cleanliness in examination and procedure rooms.
Maintain backup supply levels in examination and procedure rooms.
Provide backup to the ophthalmic photographer performing OCTs.
Contact patients who have missed appointments and reschedule as needed.
Maintain smooth patient flow to the physician and alter test sequence as needed.
Troubleshoot equipment, including the projector, tonopen, and autoclave.
Occasionally assist the physician with laser procedures, injections, and minor procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.