Ophthalmic Technician (Full-time)

Billings Clinic•Billings, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Technician provides technical and nursing assistance to Ophthalmologists and Optometrists. The role prepares patients for physician visits, performs ophthalmic testing, supports minor procedures, maintains clinical spaces and equipment, and completes patient documentation and administrative tasks. Training is available. This is a full-time, day-shift, non-exempt position at Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana, with 80 hours per two-week pay period. Starting wage is $20.66–$25.83, depending on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Meet mandatory organizational and departmental requirements and maintain competency in applicable safety standards.

Responsibilities

Receive and prepare patients for physician visits, including taking medical histories, checking and recording visual acuity, and recording vital signs.
Chart and document in medical records according to protocol and established procedures.
Perform technical testing, including Lensometry, Keratometry, OCT, HRT, Visual Fields, Potential Acuity Meter, Tonometry, and A-Scans.
Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of testing equipment.
Provide contact lens insertion and removal training when expected.
Answer multi-line departmental telephones, triage calls, provide patient instructions based on developed parameters, and direct calls to the appropriate provider or department.
Schedule appointments, surgeries, and procedures.
Order supplies and contact lenses, maintain adequate inventory, and coordinate billing and returns documentation and records.
Maintain and stock exam rooms, testing areas, and supply areas.
Prepare and set up rooms for minor procedures and assist physicians as needed.
Follow sterile technique and clean and disinfect instruments according to Billings Clinic guidelines.
Complete required information and insurance forms and reconcile patient medications at each visit.
Use performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality.
Identify development needs and goals and meet mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
Maintain competency in applicable organizational, departmental, and outside-agency environmental, employee, and patient safety standards.
Support and model behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct, and service expectations.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department or organizational needs.