*POSITION SUMMARY*

The Ophthalmic Tech is responsible for supporting ophthalmic clinic duties. Monday- Friday 7:55-5:00

*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*

Assist physician as indicated below:

Screening patients

Perform OCT within six (6) months

Perform FA within twelve (12) to fifteen (15) months

Effectively communicates and explains procedures to patients

Prepare for procedures and documentation

Complete patient paper work (forms, insurance, letters, etc.)

Assessing charts for completion and compliance before filing

Acquire certifications necessary for Medicare compliance

Practices with ethical and legal guidelines

Accept direction from supervisor and adheres to established routines

Must be able to travel

Maintain travel equipment

Maintain patient confidentiality

Return patient phone calls

Refer situations beyond ability to proper person

Maintain exam rooms (cleaning, stocking)

Assists with housekeeping of clinic

Fill in wherever needed

Team player and participates with others to accomplish tasks

Makes a positive contribution to morale

Seek educational opportunities and accepts responsibility for own professional growth and development

Scribing

Other duties as assigned

*REQUIRED SKILLS*

Demonstrates tact and understanding when dealing with patients, team members, members of other disciplines, and the public

Ability to work independently and have strong organizational and time management skills

Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Must possess honesty, integrity, and accountability

Dependable

Exercises safe judgment in decision making

*WORK ENVIRONMENT *

The Ophthalmic Tech will work primarily in a clinic setting. Travel required (see TRAVEL).

*PHYSICAL DEMANDS*

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday

Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Must be able to lift patients with assistance (occasionally)

*TRAVEL*

Travel required to satellite locations and possible outside training.

*DIRECT REPORTS*

None

*REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE*

High school diploma or GED

*PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE *

Ophthalmic Technician Experience

*CERTIFICATIONS *

MA Required

COA Required

COT Preferred

Benefits:
* Health insurance
* Dental insurance
* Vision insurance
* Retirement plan
* Paid time off

Schedule:
* Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Ophthalmology
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift



Experience:
* Ophthalmic Technician: 1 year (Preferred)


Work Location: In person