Ophthalmic Technician - Willing to Train!

Precision Vision•Midwest City, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Precision Vision is hiring an Ophthalmic Technician in Midwest City, Oklahoma. The technician assists an ophthalmologist in providing patient care by completing initial testing and preparing patients for examinations. The role includes patient intake, documenting medical histories and visit information in an electronic medical record, performing ophthalmic testing, preparing patients for treatments and minor procedures, and maintaining exam and treatment rooms. The employer is willing to train. The offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; occasional earlier or later hours may be needed. The position may require working more than 40 hours, weekends when applicable, and traveling between work locations with minimal notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent, empathetic patient-care skills and ability to maintain HIPAA confidentiality.
Professional communication skills and ability to coordinate and cooperate courteously with employees at all levels.
Organizational skills, including tracking patient care and improving patient flow.
Initiative, adaptability, willingness to learn, and ability to accept change.
Ability to work in a team-oriented, patient-focused manner and create a positive work environment.
Commitment to work more than 40 hours when business needs require.
Ability to work weekends when applicable.
Reliable transportation to travel to multiple work locations with minimal notice.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience using electronic medical record systems and computer proficiency to learn new applications quickly.
Ability to perform the stated physical duties, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items up to 25 pounds; frequent walking, sitting, and standing; bending, stooping, and reaching; and sustained fine motor and visual and auditory acuity.

Nice To Haves

Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide courteous, professional customer service to patients in person and by phone.
Greet patients promptly and help facilitate clinic flow by anticipating physician needs and respecting patient and physician schedules.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including HIPAA requirements.
Verify patient information; record medical history, current medications, and reason for visit.
Enter patient information and document medical visits and procedures in the electronic medical record.
Assess eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements.
Perform dilation, refraction, pressure testing, and diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refraction, and topography.
Apply knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms, and ocular medications.
Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures and measure and record vital signs as required.
Open and close exam rooms as needed; clean and stock examination, treatment, laser, and other assigned rooms; keep drug counts up to date.
Perform general office duties and cleaning as assigned by the manager.