Ophthalmic Technician
Location: Clarks Summit, PA
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Pay: $18 - 21/hour Depends on Experience
Requirements: prefer opthalmic experience or experience as a medical assistant or phlebotomy experience. Require some that is reliable, personable and has great customer service/patient care skills.
Job Type: temp with possibility of hire
Job Title & Quick Summary:
The Tech will take the patient back to the exam room, gather their chief complaint, complete the initial workup/pre-testing on the patient before they see the Doctor, take vitals, etc. They may assist the Doctor with injections, procedures, etc. This role does involve hands-on patient care.
• Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone)
• Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave
• Practice urgency at all times with patient’s time, as well as doctor’s time and schedule
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA
• Verify patient information by interviewing patient
• Recording medical history, current medications and confirming purpose of visit
• Records all data in the patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Checks condition of patient's eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements
• Required skills include: dilation, refraction, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography
• Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications
• General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) require
- One-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) is preferred
- Favorable result on background check required
- Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States
