Ophthalmic Technician

Azul Vision•Anaheim, CA

13d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Technician is primarily responsible for patient workups, education, and follow-up for current and prospective patients. This is a full-time, non-exempt, in-office position in a professional medical clinic environment; remote work is not available. The position is based at the Anaheim Clinic and may require travel to multiple clinic locations throughout Los Angeles and Orange County, sometimes on short notice.

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.

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.
Accurately communicate pertinent information to patients.
Complete patient workups, including obtaining medical and surgical histories and conducting diagnostic testing.
Prioritize and maintain efficient patient and doctor workflow.
Perform pre-testing accurately according to office policies and procedures.
Triage phone calls and forward them to appropriate office staff.
Assist with minor procedures.
Prepare patients for additional laser procedures, including blepharoplasty, injections, YAG, and SLT.
Prepare paperwork for surgeries ordered by physicians.
Provide patient education in person and by telephone, and ensure it is documented in the patient's chart.
Follow HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient confidentiality.
Cross-train in back- 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.