Ophthalmic Technician

Job Summary:

The Ophthalmic Technician will assist ophthalmologists in providing comprehensive eye care services. This role involves performing diagnostic tests, assisting with examinations, and ensuring a smooth workflow within the clinic.

Essential Functions:

• Perform preliminary examinations and diagnostic tests, including visual acuity tests, tonometry, and retinal imaging.
• Assist ophthalmologists during examinations and procedures, providing necessary instruments and support.
• Document patient histories, symptoms, and test results accurately in the electronic medical record system.
• Educate patients on proper eye care, treatment options, and follow-up procedures.
• Maintain and calibrate ophthalmic equipment, ensuring all tools are in optimal working condition.
• Schedule appointments, manage patient flow, and maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Provide assistance in administrative tasks as needed, including insurance verification and billing inquiries.
• Ensure HIPAA/PII/PHI compliance
• Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed with prior notice to reflect the needs of the organization.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or its equivalent is required.
• 2 years’ experience as Ophthalmology Technician preferred
• Ability to type 45 wpm.
• Advanced understanding of HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)/Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred.
• Experience with an Electronic Health Record (EHR) preferred.
• Experience in Medical scribing preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to type 45 wpm.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional, fast-passed, medical clinic environment. This role routinely uses
standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets, and interacts
with both staff and patents.

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Physical Demands*
The employee is required to stand and use both hands for typing for extended periods of time; Walk,
climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl periodically. The employee must frequently lift
and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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Position Type and Expected Hours of Work*
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 hours a
day shifts with occasional overtime as required.

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Travel*
This position may require up to 50% travel. Travel to multiple clinic locations, which are located
throughout the Los Angeles and Orange County, will be required throughout the week, and at times on
short notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary : $21 - $24