Ophthalmic Technician

Sight Partners Physicians•Renton, WA

48d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Eyes, a progressive ophthalmic medical and surgical practice, is searching for an Ophthalmic Technician to add to their team. The company is nationally recognized with vast clinical experience in a wide variety of eye surgical services, advanced technology, and proven results. The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and believes that success requires an environment where colleagues are respected and valued. This role involves working in a team-oriented clinical environment, taking pride in and providing outstanding patient care. Team members are responsible for providing accurate documentation and summarization of the ocular examination and recommendations, maintaining patient flow and communication regarding appointment status. The technician will assist Ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions, such as patient workups and special testing. Duties may include administering eye medications, instructing patients on eye condition care and treatment, applying dressings, and assisting with in-office lasers and procedures.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of medical coding terminology and conventions.
Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office products, G-suite environments.
Willing to help in all areas, have the flexibility and effectively work in a team environment.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Demonstrated excellence in communication skills, and ability to convey ideas and information verbally and in writing.
Professional appearance, strong interpersonal skills, and patient confidentiality.
A strong organization with an attention to detail.
High school diploma or equivalent.
One (1) year experience as an ophthalmic assistant.
Maintains appropriate education, certification, licensure, and training.

Nice To Haves

Experienced COA or COT preferred.

Responsibilities

Quickly and accurately summarizes and documents what the Ophthalmologist says during an examination, including but not limited to the proper charting of the examination, documenting additions to the chief complaint, assessment, and recommendations for treatment (including justification of decisions reached when appropriate).
Maintains an awareness of the patient’s communication when the Ophthalmologist is providing instructions as it may necessitate the scribe repeating information and/or providing patient education materials for the patient to review at home.
Ensures the patient understands all instructions.
Takes and documents patients' medical histories.
Operates ophthalmic equipment, such as Auto Refractor, Retinoscopes, Phoropters, Slit Lamp, Pentacam/Topography, Wavescan, IOL master/instar, Projectors, Zeiss OCT, and Heidelberg OCT.
Performs Pupil evaluation, Pachymetry, Humphrey Visual Field Testing, Tonometry, Color Vision testing.
Performs Extraocular Muscle Function Testing & Hirschberg Testing.
Performs Van Herick measurements, Worth 4-Dot test, Stereopsis testing.
Triages phone calls from patients and outside contacts following the standard of care for Ophthalmology and office policies.
Sterilizes instruments and maintains ophthalmic instruments or equipment.
Assists patients in inserting or removing contact lenses.