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OCLI Vision
Oculoplastic Scribe/Tech 1
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Ophthalmic Technician makes prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses by cutting and shaping lenses according to individual prescriptions. May make lenses for other optical equipment, such as telescopes or microscopes. Works in medical equipment manufacturing facilities and laboratories, retail stores, or in the offices of optometrists and physicians.
$44,175 / year median in Pennsylvania
+26% projected growth
Job Description
Oculoplastic Scribe/Tech 1 OCLI Vision
- 2.7 West Mifflin, PA Job Details Full-time $18.00
- $19.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Spectrum Vision Partners ("SVP") and OCLI Vision ("OCLI") work together to provide world class eye care to our patients to improve lives. SVP, the management services team, supports OCLI vision, one of the largest multi-specialty ophthalmology networks in the U.S. Our unique model and collaborative culture differentiate us in the marketplace and in our service to our patients. We build our culture one hire at a time, and we focus on building great teams and keeping our employees happy. We promote from within and offer fantastic benefits and PTO!THE OPPORTUNITY AT HAND
We're looking for passionate and empathetic people to join our team as Oculoplastic Scribe/Techs. Our Scribe/Techs are responsible for all the pre-exam elements of the patient visit. This includes gathering and documenting patient information and history and conducting routine and ancillary patient testing. You'll play a vital role in the patients experience with OCLI and in helping our Dr's to diagnose and treat eye disorders.OUR EXPECTATIONS OF YOU
You'll test and record patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception You'll apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes and collect and process specimens for testing You'll triage emergency cases appropriately into physicians' schedule and maintain patient flow You'll prepare patient and procedure room and assist ophthalmologist with procedures as needed You'll perform first level maintenance on ophthalmic equipment and notify the office manager of any equipment malfunctions You will be expected to utilize, as appropriate, infection control techniques and universal precautions, and to maintain confidentiality at all times Prepare the patient chart/EMR and room for exam based on the physician requirements and preferences Accurately and thoroughly document the patient-provider interactions as they are being performed by the clinician in the patient's chart/EMR Track testing and medication orders by the physician Provide the highest level of service and care to our patients Educate the patient regarding testing, procedures, prescription instructions, etc Serve as a work-up technician and performs accurate ophthalmic procedures and testing (auto-refraction; visual acuity; measure and record glasses; tonometry; pupils; dilate; HRT; VF; pachymeter; corneal topography; OCT; B-scan; keratometry; confrontation fields; administering eye drops or ointments) Audit patient charts to ensure accurate information has been entered Other duties as assigned by managementWHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
You're an excellent communicator- both verbally and written You're outgoing, you love the idea of interacting with patients everyday You're comfortable providing white glove service and responding quickly to our patients needs You're a dependable problem solver
- you're the one people call to keep cool in stressful situations You have a positive, can-do attitude and work well in collaborative environments You're flexible
- you roll with the punches and easily accept change You're knowledgeable in ocular pharmacology such as anesthetics, steroids, antibiotics, mydriatics and cycloplegics, epinephrine, miotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories is a PLUS, but not a requirement While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.