About us

Yavapai Eye Care is a small business in Prescott Valley, AZ 86314. We are rewarding and creative.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Ophthalmic Technician performs a range of duties which includes preparing the patient to see Physician (preliminary exam, medical history, & testing), preparation of examination and treatment rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening and testing, administering eye medications, and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides primary ophthalmic care to patients and act as clinical assistant to physician.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit. Accurately records all information in EMR system according to established standards and physician requirements.
• In conjunction with history, performs preliminary exams and specialty testing as directed by the physician (refraction, color testing, visual field testing, OCT testing, and Biometry (in preparation for cataract surgery)).
• Prepares patients for ophthalmology examination by observing and dilating pupils, checking visual acuity, intraocular pressure, and obtaining blood pressure (if requested by physician) and communicating results to Attending Physician.
• Counsels patients regarding physician's orders, use of drops, contact lens use, medications, and answers questions about surgery and specialty imagining and testing.
• Secures patient information and confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records, completing diagnostic and procedure coding, and keeping patient information confidential.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures along with complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and promptly reporting equipment issues.
• Process prescription refill requests.
• Maintains high standards of patient care and customer service.
• Maintains stock in exam room in accordance with standard inventory and Physician preferences.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of medical office procedures (experience in ophthalmic procedures preferred).
• Proficient in computers and relevant software applications and practice management technology.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Possession of strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to achieve team goals while demonstrating organizational values and utilizing resources responsibly.
• Ability to be proactive and take initiative.
• Possession of strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and build effective relationships.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
• Deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment.

Job Type: Full-time

Medical specialties:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Ophthalmology: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (Required)

Work Location: In person