Be part of the HEA team!!
Job Description
Job Summary: Obtain the patient’s medical history and the reason for the visit. Provide chair-side doctor assistance by scribing 55% and assisting with office-based procedures; perform diagnostic tests as ordered by the ophthalmologist/optometrist and administer treatment as ordered by the doctor as in the Ophthalmic Assistant job description.
Responsibilities and Duties
- The Ophthalmic Technician/Assistant obtains and initiates all relevant and necessary clinical documentation (into EMR) of the patient’s chief complaint, history of present illness, personal medical history (ocular and general), family medical history (ocular and general), review of systems, current medications, and allergies, all pertinent ocular findings accurately and completely, and any other clinical data as required by an insurance company or clinical trial.
- Performs testing to include visual acuity (including pinhole) measurement, color vision testing, lensometry, Shirmer’s (tear function) testing, pupil function testing, tonometry (tono-pen and applanation), automated visual field, auto-refractor/glare test (BAT), evaluation of extra-ocular movement (EOM), confrontational visual field testing, fundus photography, corneal topography, Optos, pachymetry, Jackson-Cross refraction, angle assessment, Humphrey visual field testing, and other patient services as requested by the treating MD/OD. Informs patients of the purpose of tests (but does not provide interpretation or diagnoses to the patient).
- Act as a scribe to a physician by entering into EMR physician’s examination, diagnoses, treatment, and/or treatment plan.
Minimum Education and/or Experience:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- One year of experience in a healthcare setting, ophthalmology preferred, or successful completion of a medical assistant program would qualify the graduate to become certified as a CMA, RMA, CCMA, or NCMA.
Required Skills/Knowledge:
- Strong communication, team member, and interpersonal skills.
- Well-organized, with strong attention to detail.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA statutes/regulations and policies/procedures.
- Knowledge of medical and ophthalmic terminology, diseases, symptoms, medications, and anatomy.
- Demonstrated computer literacy, proficient with practice’s EMR and EPM (NextGen experience/proficiency preferred).
- Strong knowledge of daily operations and patient flow
- Strong customer service and communication skill
Hours: This position generally requires the employee to work scheduled shifts that occur Monday through Friday. Full-time schedule: 7:50 am to 5:00 pm
Location: This position will work in all three of our clinic locations: Laguna Hills, San Clemente, and Orange.
Benefits
We offer medical, dental, 401(k), 401(k) match, paid holidays, PTO, VTL, and a fun working environment! Be part of our team!
Salary: DOE
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Ophthalmology Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- scribe: 1 year (Preferred)
- medical: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person