Ophthalmic Technician Position Available In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Ophthalmic Technician Williamson Eye Center Baton Rouge, LA Job Details Full-time From $15.50 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Customer service Computer literacy Medical office experience Ophthalmology HIPAA High school diploma or GED Certified Ophthalmic Technician Medical terminology Communication skills Entry level

Full Job Description Overview:

OPHTHALMOLOGY PRACTICE

seeks a qualified full-time ophthalmic technician for our Baton Rouge locations. Technicians are required to travel.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required Demonstrated advanced comprehension of the ophthalmic assistant skills as outlined by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) Strong communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal) Empathetic personality with concern for patients needs Strong organization with attention to detail Ability to work independently and together as a team member Demonstrated comprehension of the principles of optics, refraction, and contact lenses Demonstrated computer literacy

RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrate the ability to perform and complete the following skills pertaining to this position. These skills include, but are not limited to:

Communication and Patient Care:

Escorts all patients from the waiting room for data collection Informs patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed and how the patient will be affected during the tests Obtains patient physical history, to include chief complaint; reason for visit; pertinent signs and symptoms; current medication allergies; past ocular and general medical history both ocular and general; family history both ocular and general; social history; and review of medications and allergies. Performs accurate and consistent documentation Informs patients as to who will see them following testing and ensures patients are comfortable during wait time Triage Determines which patient should be taken next from the waiting room to have testing initiated Maintains a smooth flow of patients to the physician, altering the test sequence as needed Provides phone support regarding ocular emergencies, prescription refills, and patient care questions Communications with front desk to facilitate proper patient flow Administrative Seeks advice from senior staff as necessary, never performing beyond capabilities, but always working towards increasing capabilities Maintains cleanliness in exam and procedure rooms Maintains backup levels of stock in exam and procedure rooms Communicates with management concerning all equipment and supply needs. Performs other duties as required Adhere to and uphold compliance of all internal practice policies and procedures as required by Williamson Eye Center.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Ability to

Commute:

Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Baton Rouge, LA 70806: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person