Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic Technician West Texas Retina Consultants - 2.2 San Angelo, TX Job Details Full-time $15 - $17 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Certified Ophthalmic Assistant English High school diploma or GED Certified Ophthalmic Technician Decision making Patient interaction Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Ophthalmic Tech is responsible for supporting ophthalmic clinic duties. Schedule is Monday-Thursday 7:00am-5:00pm. On travel days, you may be required to arrived to clinic earlier than 7.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist physician as indicated below: Screening patients Perform OCT within six (6) months Perform FA within twelve (12) to fifteen (15) months Effectively communicates and explains procedures to patients Prepare for procedures and documentation Complete patient paper work (forms, insurance, letters, etc.) Assessing charts for completion and compliance before filing Acquire certifications necessary for Medicare compliance Practices with ethical and legal guidelines Accept direction from supervisor and adheres to established routines Must be able to travel Maintain travel equipment Maintain patient confidentiality Return patient phone calls Refer situations beyond ability to proper person Maintain exam rooms (cleaning, stocking) Assists with housekeeping of clinic Fill in wherever needed Team player and participates with others to accomplish tasks Makes a positive contribution to morale Seek educational opportunities and accepts responsibility for own professional growth and development Scribing Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS

Demonstrates tact and understanding when dealing with patients, team members, members of other disciplines, and the public Ability to work independently and have strong organizational and time management skills Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills Ability to work under pressure Must possess honesty, integrity, and accountability Dependable Exercises safe judgment in decision making

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Ophthalmic Tech will work primarily in a clinic setting. Travel required (see TRAVEL).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must be able to lift patients with assistance (occasionally) TRAVEL Travel required to satellite locations and possible outside training.

DIRECT REPORTS

None

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or

GED PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Ophthalmic Technician Experience

CERTIFICATIONS MA

Required COA Required COT Preferred Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Strongly Preferred Benefits:

Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement plan Paid time off

Schedule:

Monday to

Thursday Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Ophthalmic Technician:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person