Ophthalmic Technician II

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Unifeye Vision Partners is one of the premiere eye care practices in the nation. We believe in One Team, All In. The culture at UVP is one of excellence and teamwork. We are passionate about patient care and dedicated to improving quality of life through life-changing vision procedures and treatments.

The Ophthalmic Technician II is responsible for attending to patients in a timely and professional manner while providing a first-class customer service experience. The Ophthalmic Technician II performs measurements and tests that provide the physician with the information needed to arrive at a diagnosis and to prescribe treatment. The Ophthalmic Technician II assists the doctors with documentation of the patient exam into the patient's electronic health record (EHR) and helps with facilitation of surgery and procedure scheduling.

• Document patient exam in EHR, scribing all elements of the patient exam including procedure orders, e-prescribing medications and scheduling the return to clinic. Ensure all entries are accurate by the team.
• Respond to internal communications in a timely manner.
• Obtain complete patient histories including chief complaint, past ocular/medical history, family medical/ocular history and history of allergies and medications.
• Perform ophthalmologic tests including visual acuity, applanation tonometry, pachymetry, visual fields, corneal topography, OCTs, lensometry, and other tests as directed within the prescribed timeline.
• Calibrate diagnostic equipment and perform instrument sterilization as needed.
• Provide patient and family counseling/education as needed, including the creation of medication grids.
• Assist in triage.
• Dispense medication and/or over the counter product samples as directed.
• Review all chart notes and correspondence daily to ensure accuracy and completeness. Ensure chart documentation meets ICD-10 requirements. Work with doctors to sign and close encounters and transmit ERx.
• Obtain patient signature on consent documents for in lane and surgical procedures.
• This position is in-office and remote is not available.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Typing and computer knowledge required.
• Previous experience with EHR systems required and ophthalmology experience highly preferred.
• Bilingual a plus.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, Ophthalmology preferred.
• Ability to perform ophthalmic tests and calibrate equipment per manufacturer guidelines.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a medical office, ophthalmic experience preferred.

Medical Scribe Certification and Aptitude Test (MSCAT) preferred.

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Unifeye Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

* This position can require travel*

Pay Range $30.00 - $38.00

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care