Ophthalmic Technician

Azul Vision•Montebello, CA

7d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Technician is primarily responsible for patient workups, education, and follow-up for current and potential patients. This is a full-time, non-exempt, in-office position at the Montebello Whittier Clinic; remote work is not available. The role works in a professional, fast-paced medical clinic and may require travel to multiple clinic locations throughout Los Angeles and Orange County, including on short notice. Travel may be up to 50%.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to type 45 words per minute.
Advanced understanding of HIPAA rules and regulations.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Proactive and independent, with the ability to take initiative.
Ability to stand and use both hands for typing for extended periods; walk, climb or balance; and periodically stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience as an ophthalmology technician.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification.
Experience with an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Medical scribing experience.
Bilingual Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

Interact and communicate professionally with patients, doctors, and staff, and accurately communicate pertinent information to patients.
Complete patient workups, including obtaining medical and surgical histories and performing diagnostic testing.
Prioritize and maintain efficient patient and doctor workflow, and conduct accurate pre-testing according to office policies and procedures.
Triage phone calls and forward them to appropriate office staff.
Assist with minor procedures and prepare patients for additional laser procedures, including blepharoplasty, injections, YAG, and SLT.
Prepare paperwork for surgeries ordered by physicians.
Provide in-office and telephone patient education and ensure it is appropriately documented in the patient's chart.
Follow HIPAA guidelines and maintain strict patient confidentiality.
Cross-train in back-office and front-office procedures.
Help maintain back-office inventory and supplies.
Perform Humphrey Visual Field testing, OCT scans, A-scans, Corneal Topography, Amsler grid, color testing, and other diagnostic testing.
Perform other duties as assigned.