Summary of duties: The ophthalmic technician / scribe is responsible for conducting patient work-up, imaging, charting, and coding in a manner that enhances patient satisfaction and contributes to sustained practice efficiency and growth.

Essential Job Tasks

• Optimize patient satisfaction and provider time by communicating in brief and positive statements that reflect the caring and professional culture at RCC
• Obtain patient history, perform initial portion of eye exam, including vision check, visual field check, extraocular motions, pupils, mental status, eye pressure, and dilation
• Assist in the performance of ocular imaging and procedures
• Move the patient efficiently through the clinical space for work-up, imaging, and examination
• Accompany the physician to accurately chart and code the exam visit
• Assist with other clinical and administrative tasks as required

Qualifications and Skills

Education:

• Some college

Knowledge and skill requirements:

• Ability to establish and maintain professional, pleasant working relationships with patients, coworkers, vendors, and the public
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in the English language
• Able to maintain and comply with patient confidentiality and integrity policy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, email, data entry, and typing
• Understanding of medical history taking and basic medical terminology
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds from floor to waist on a periodic basis. Must be able to push, pull, bend and reach.
• Ability to manage the occasional upset patient in an effort to effectively resolve the issue

Experience:

• Established record of reliability, professional demeanor, and dedication to customer service
• Ophthalmology-specific training will be provided on the job.

Job Type: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Salary: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person