Ophthalmic Asst. Non-Cert

POSITION SUMMARY The Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for working up the patient, assisting the doctor, and performing diagnostic testing. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following: Works up patients Performs pretesting and diagnostic testing Assists physicians with procedures Assists physicians with documentation in the EHR Scribes for physicians when needed Maintains exam rooms including stocking and cleaning Checks and stocks travel bags and equipment for satellites Assists with maintaining and ordering medical supplies Assists with managing retinal medication inventory, obtaining insurance prior authorizations, verifying benefits, and helping patients get financial assistance for out-of-pocket expenses. Provides on-going training of Patient Care Assistants Backs up Patient Services Representative as needed Maintains knowledge of and follows policies, procedures, Code of Conduct, and all Federal and state rules and regulations related to the position. Completes all required compliance training. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge of anatomy of the eye, ocular conditions and ocular imaging equipment Ability to do a basic slit lamp exam, refract the patient and use the following equipment: auto-refractor, tonometry, visual fields, OCT, pachymetry, corneal topography, IOL Maser, and A-Scan Ability to transfer mobile patients to exam chair and occasionally move patients in a wheelchair Good problem solving and decision-making skills Good interpersonal and customer service skills Good dexterity Good computer skills including use of standard office programs Ability to perform tasks in a timely manner Ability to speak, read, and write in English Ability to pleasantly and effectively communicate both orally and in writing Ability to operate standard office equipment Ability to concentrate, think, and learn Ability to hear, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, lift, push, and pull. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE High School diploma or equivalent is required; a minimum of one (1) year ophthalmic clinical experience is required; experience with electronic health records is preferred.