Ophthalmic Workup and Diagnostic Testing Technician

At Newman & Taub Vision Center, we are looking for an outstanding technician/scribe to join our team. We are a progressive, comprehensive Cataract practice with the priority of providing an excellent experience for our patients and our staff. We offer competitive wages, benefits and on-the-job training that will promote your career without student loans. Are you ready for an Upgrade? If so, contact us.

Newman & Taub Vision Center in Dallas is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join our great team. Are you detailed oriented, have minimum 3 year of experience in Ophthalmology, excellent communication and customer service skills, competent in Escribe, and electronic medical records (EyeMD 2.0), and proficient at multitasking, setting priorities, all while maintaining composure in a fast paced environment? Then this is the position for you. Great team to work with! Excellent benefit package, PTO, holidays and no weekends.
Skills Summary
In addition to general ophthalmic assistance

Patient education on surgical options for medical procedures, drop/ointment regimen, pre and post-operative care, and activity restrictions

Organization of clinic flow

Phone and walk-in triage for urgent cases, medication/appointment questions

Patient correspondence via email

Manage exam and minor room equipment and supplies

Medication ordering

Referral review and triage

Physician liaison to outside facilities

Insurance prior authorization for medications/injections/radiologic testing

Patient counseling/education for medication and pre/post-operative surgery instructions

Obtain patient medical, surgical, medication, family, and social history

Obtain patient chief complaint and history of present illness

Experience with the following diagnostic procedures: Visual acuity, Auto refraction, OPD, Manifest/cycloplegic refraction in both plus and minus cylinder, Refraction with trial lens/frame, contact lens over-refraction, Keratometry, lensometry, IOL master, A-scan immersion, tonometry, tonopen, stereopsis, color vision, pachymetry, Pentacam, extra-ocular motility testing, pupillary measurements, specular microscopy, BAT, prism, contrast sensitivity, glare testing, administration of ophthalmic drops and ointments, estimate anterior chamber depth, manual blood pressure and pulse measurement

Exam and minor room equipment and supply maintenance

3 year experience cataract surgery practice preferred

Plano and North Dallas area

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Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• COA Certification?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Ophthalmology: 3 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person