Ophthalmic Technician I Retina & Vitreous of Texas - 3.3 Bellaire, TX Job Details Full-time 5 hours ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Ophthalmology patient education Patient room cleaning Direct patient care Medical chart preparation Maintaining an organized workspace Informed consent Electronic health records (EHR) management Medical procedure assistance Ophthalmic medical procedure assistance Pre-examination patient preparation Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Visual acuity testing High school diploma or GED Patient history taking Ophthalmic history taking Informed consent procedures implementation Clinical assessment documentation Health record chart audits Intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement Inventory replenishment Medical assisting Patient treatment Patient education Managing patient records Communication skills Entry level

Full Job Description Company Overview:

At Retina & Vitreous of Texas, our retina specialists realize that medicine is multi-faceted and focus on providing the best personalized treatment to our patients and do so with state-of-the-art technology in a compassionate and attentive environment. Our physicians are board certified ophthalmologists by the American board of Ophthalmology and completed an additional two-year vitreoretinal surgical fellowship in diseases of the retina, macular, and vitreous. With six MD's and eleven offices in the Houston, TX area we have an ongoing mission to always deliver the best possible care.

Position Summary:

Responsible for assisting the ophthalmologist by gathering data pertaining to the patient's ocular health status. The ophthalmic technician is proficient in performing appropriate clinical tests, drawing on formal education and/or clinical experience that provide a solid understanding of the theory and principles of eye care.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL -DUTIES

Clinical Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information. Accurately document patient visual complaint and/or patient history. Accurately record medical and surgical data into electronic medical records Obtain and record patient's visual acuity, intraocular pressure and all required exam elements into EMR Administers topical ophthalmic medications under the direction of the physician. Ability to assist with in-office procedures ensures proper informed consent is obtained. Assists with patient education. Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday. Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations. Administrative Report inventory and supply needs to leadership for timely ordering. Help maintain supply room organized and stocked Participate in daily team huddles and regularly scheduled meetings as planned and required. Understand and accept responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer Contribute to the team effort by completing additional tasks or projects as needed. Maintain positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or the equivalent years related experience preferred Ophthalmic and/or optometric technician experience preferred Must be willing and able to travel between assigned office locations Reliable transportation Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to cross-train to provide support as needed

Company Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees: Medical Dental Vision 401k w/ Match HSA/FSA Telemedicine Generous PTO Package We also offer the following benefits for

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Employee Discounts and Perks Employee Assistance Program Group Life/AD&D Short Term Disability Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.