Ophthalmic Technician/ Scribe

Company: Kovach Eye Institute Ltd
Location: Elmhurst
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

The Ophthalmic Technician performs a range of duties which includes preparing the patient to see the physician (preliminary exam, medical history, and testing), preparation for examination and treatment rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting the physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures.Provides primary ophthalmic care to patients and acts as clinical assistant to the physicianPerforms complete ophthalmic history and preliminary exams, sub-specialty tests (refractions, VF test, Amslers, Muscle Testing, Pupil Examinations, Topography, OCT IOL Masters/Ascans, Optos Fundus Camera, etc.)Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visitAccurately records all information in EMR system according to established standards and physician requirementsPrepares patients for ophthalmology examination by dilating pupils, changes in visual acuity, elevated extraocular pressure, or blood pressure and communicating results to Attending PhysicianUtilizes effective problem-solving skills to respectfully and efficiently de-escalate any dissatisfied patientsReadily scribes for physicianSecures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records, completing diagnostic and procedure coding, and keeping patient information confidential.Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures along with complying with legal regulationsKeeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and promptly reporting equipment issuesPerforms set standard number of patient work-ups based on established times while maintaining quality of customer servicePossesses a collaborative team-oriented attitudePossesses strong organizational skillsExhibits strong ability to be proactive and take initiativeAbility to collaborate across departments and build effective relationships with internal and external customers to achieve goalsby Jobble

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