Ophthalmic Technician (Traveling Glaucoma Team)

Published: 6/14/2022

Healthcare

Job Description

Since 1959 Berkeley Eye Center has been committed to providing Houston the best vision care through our skilled doctors and staff, the latest technology & a superior customer service experience. This commitment has led to 27 locations and over 660 employees.

We currently have an opening on our traveling Glaucoma Team for an experienced Ophthalmic Assistant.

If you are a positive, reliable person who share our values of kindness, flexibility, and integrity, we would love for you to consider joining us.

Ophthalmic Scribe/Technician Job Description

SUMMARY

To perform all job functions in a courteous and professional manner. Primarily responsible for medically assisting the doctor and accurately documenting patient examinations in their chart.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experienced Ophthalmic Technician 2+years. Certification preferred, but not required. Team oriented and self motivated with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Willingness to travel between offices. Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in highly stressful daily situations.

WE ARE SEEKING CANDIDATES WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH MOST OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION INCLUDING:

Follow all current and future policies and procedures of the department.
Perform basic ocular screening and patient history.
Medically assist the doctor through the patient examination.
Scribe and document for the doctor.
Coordinate special testing needs with technicians and surgical needs with the surgical counselors.
Accurately perform and document the following:
Confrontation visual fields, Automated keratometry, Automated lensometry, Manual lensometry, Basic pupil evaluation –A/C depth exam and basic slit lamp exam, Tonopen tonometry, Visual acuity distance and near- NPC, BAT & PAM, Basic refraction
Assist doctor with patient calls, pharmacy calls, etc; return all patient phone calls the same day received.
Communicate all doctor instructions to patients and/or other doctors’ offices as directed; fax reports, letters, post op visits, etc., to referring doctors.
Participate in duties interdepartmentally as deemed necessary, by clinical supervisor, office manager and/or doctor(s).
Provide assistance to other clinic personnel as needed.

ORGANIZATIONAL FUNCTIONS

Maintain practice and patient confidentiality at all times.
Maintain a professional level and volume of communication.
Participate in staff and educational meetings and training.
Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Most of the on-the-job time is spent walking, sitting, using hands to handle, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing. Less than one-third of the time is spent stooping or crouching.
Sometimes this job may require weight to be lifted; under one-third of the on-the-job lifting is between 10 and 50 pounds.
The job requires the following types of special vision: close, distance, peripheral and depth.
Typical noise level for the work environment of this job is moderate (i.e. business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
Work in an office environment and sustain posture in a standing and or sitting position for prolonged periods of time.

This job description is intended only to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended nor should it be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities.

This is a full time position and will involve travelling to 3-4 locations on a regular basis.

At Berkeley Eye Center we stay committed to having a staff that is dedicated to providing our patients with the finest in eye care. We offer our employees a work environment that is positive, fair and offers tremendous opportunities to develop professionally.

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance

Experience:

Ophthalmology: 1 year (Required)

Willingness to travel:

75% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

\nCompany Description

Berkeley Eye Center has 26 locations & 3 surgery centers in the Greater Houston Area & Corpus Christi, providing a wide range of vision care services including routine vision exams, outpatient cataract and retina surgery, LASIK, Optical and much more.