Ophthalmic Technician

Azul Vision•Upland, CA

14d•$23 - $26•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 Upland Clinic; remote work is not available. The role operates in a fast-paced professional medical clinic and may require travel up to 50% to multiple clinic locations throughout Los Angeles and Orange County, sometimes on short notice. The position works Monday through Friday in eight-hour shifts, with occasional overtime as required.

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).
Experience in medical scribing.
Bilingual Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Communicate professionally with patients, doctors, and staff, and accurately relay 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.
Perform accurate pre-testing 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 in-office and telephone patient education and document it appropriately in patient charts.
Follow HIPAA guidelines and maintain strict patient confidentiality.
Cross-train in back- and front-office procedures.
Help maintain back-office inventory and supplies.
Perform Humphrey Visual Field, OCT scans, A-scans, Corneal Topography, Amsler grid, color testing, and other diagnostic testing.
Perform other duties as assigned.