Ophthalmic Workup and Diagnostic Testing Float Technician
At Newman & Taub Vision Center, we are looking for an outstanding technician to join our team. We are a progressive, comprehensive Cataract practice with the priority of providing an excellent experience for our patients and our staff. We offer competitive wages, benefits and on-the-job training that will promote your career without student loans. Are you ready for a career boost? If so, contact us.
Newman & Taub Vision Center is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join our great team in a float position between our two offices Dallas and Plano. Reliable transportation required. Are you detailed oriented, have minimum 1 year of experience in Ophthalmology, excellent communication and customer service skills, and electronic medical records, and proficient at multitasking, setting priorities, all while maintaining composure in a fast paced environment? Then this is the position for you. Great team to work with! Excellent benefit package, PTO, paid holidays and no weekends.
Skills Summary
In addition to general ophthalmic assistance
Patient education on surgical options for medical procedures, drop/ointment regimen, pre and post-operative care, and activity restrictions
Organization of clinic flow
Phone triage for urgent cases, medication/appointment questions
Patient correspondence via email
Manage exam and minor room equipment and supplies
Medication ordering
Referral review and triage
Physician liaison to outside facilities
Insurance prior authorization for medications
Patient counseling/education for medication and pre/post-operative surgery instructions
Obtain patient medical, surgical, medication, family, and social history
Obtain patient chief complaint and history of present illness
Experience with the following diagnostic procedures: Visual acuity, Auto refraction, OPD, Manifest/cycloplegic refraction in both plus and minus cylinder, Refraction with trial lens/frame, contact lens over-refraction, Keratometry, lensometry, IOL master, A-scan immersion, tonometry, tonopen, stereopsis, color vision, pachymetry, Pentacam, extra-ocular motility testing, pupillary measurements, specular microscopy, BAT, prism, contrast sensitivity, glare testing, administration of ophthalmic drops and ointments, estimate anterior chamber depth, manual blood pressure and pulse measurement
Exam and minor room equipment and supply maintenance
1 year experience cataract surgery practice preferred
Plano and North Dallas area
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive ophthalmic workups, including patient intake and assessment of vital signs.
- Utilize medical terminology and anatomy knowledge to explain procedures to patients effectively.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations while managing patient records and data.
- Provide exceptional customer service and support in a medical office setting.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care and streamline clinic operations.
- Maintain a clean and aseptic environment during examinations and procedures.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Experience:
- Ophthalmology: 1 year (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
