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Peak Retina
Ophthalmic Technician
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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.
$48,936 / year median in Washington
+25% projected growth
Job Description
Ophthalmic Technician Peak Retina Issaquah, WA Job Details Full-time $25
- $35 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Relocation assistance Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off On-the-job training 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Qualifications Direct patient care Teamwork Medical office experience Ophthalmology HIPAA Medical scheduling High school diploma or GED Bachelor's degree Medical terminology Full Job Description Peak Retina a rapidly growing Ophthalmology subspecialty practice with offices in Issaquah, WA and Yakima, WA.
Our work environment includes:
Modern office setting Safe work environment On-the-job training Growth opportunitiesJob Summary:
Working under the immediate supervision of the Managing Physician, this person will handle the clinical aspects of the office. Prior experience with surgical scheduling, drug inventory management, or building training programs is highly desired. This position is intended to improve patient flow/throughput for our busy practice while maintaining high levels of quality care.Responsibilities:
- Sets and maintains standards for clinical duties such as patient work up, scribing, diagnostics, etc.; following provider protocols.
- Leadership support to other technicians
- Assist with phone and referral triage
- Perform and oversee preliminary eye examinations, including taking patient histories, measuring visual acuity, intraocular pressure, and other pretesting elements
- Conduct diagnostic tests, such as optical coherence tomography, fundus photography, fluorescein angiography
- Assist ophthalmologists in various procedures, such as eye injections and laser treatments
- Educate patients on proper eye care, to include post-treatment
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
- Clean and maintain ophthalmic instruments and equipment
- Reports non-functioning/defective equipment to managing Director immediately
- Oversight on clinical inventory
- Ensures clinical supplies are current and expired materials are discarded
- Maintains all HIPAA and OSHA training
- Assists managing Director in training new technicians
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Medical Scribe experience preferred but not required
- Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology related to the eye
- Familiarity with medical office procedures, including medical coding and HIPAA regulations
- Experience with electronic health record systems, preferably Ophthalmology EMR such as Modernizing Medicine (EMA or Eyefinity)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
- Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with patients and healthcare professionals
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and multi-task effectively
Education:
Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent is required. COA certification a plus. Knowledge of medical terminology is required.Experience:
Must have strong patient care service experience. Previous experience in ophthalmology is preferred; experience in retina is a plusPhysical Demands:
Physical Demands:
Ability to perform physical duties of this job, including but not limited to lifting 20 pound boxes / items, bending over, sitting, and standing. The physical demands described are those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Note:
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, qualifications, or benefits associated with the role.Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$25.00- $35.