Ophthalmology Tech (Per Diem)

Summit Health CityMD•Bend, OR

About The Position

About Our Company We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical , Village Medical at Home , Summit Health , CityMD , and Starling Physicians . When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care. Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com. Job Description Summary: The Ophthalmology Technician will provide ophthalmic technical assistance to the Optometrist as they see patients, provide screening and testing as necessary. The Ophthalmic Technician I will be obtaining skills in patient care and preparing patients for examination as they assist in providing treatment to the eyes.

Requirements

High School Graduate/GED or Equivalent required.
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing
Knowledge of visions procedures, sterilization processes, and vision equipment/instruments preferred
Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail).
Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a medical office setting preferred.
Prior experience with Ophthalmology equipment/instruments preferred.
EHR, Practice Management System and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred.
COA certification and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Cleaning and/or sterilizing equipment and instruments.
Performing, documenting, and obtaining lensmeter results, vision tests, visual fields, contact lens measurement, pre-surgical test results, and learning the refraction process.
Assisting with coordination of care
Patient education on medication, disease processes, contact lens, etc.
Obtain, verify and update patient information utilizing EMR systems (Histories, medications, etc.).
Order contact lenses as instructed by Physician.
Communicates patient feedback to the Ophthalmic Tech II or III’s and/or Physician.
Maintains a clean and professional work environment.
Demonstrates working knowledge of chart entry.
Demonstrates understanding of medication reconciliation
Demonstrates procedure for handling clinic and patient correspondence.
Coordinates hospital and ambulatory admission for surgery and special procedures
Coordinates and arranges specialty equipment/services as needed
Communicates and provides information to patient consistent with age, culture, spiritual and developmental needs
Maintains a professional attitude and communicate appropriately with physician, manager, supervisor and other staff members
Appropriately communicate any problems/concerns to the supervisor or manager
Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with physicians and staff
Other duties as assigned.