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Ophthalmic Technician/ Patient Coordinator at Woolfson Eye Institute
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Patient care, Visual acuity testing, Manual refractions, Tonometry, Diagnostic testing, Biometry, Topography, OCT, Visual fields, Fundus photography, Electronic medical records, Patient history taking, Clinical documentation, Communication skills, Organizational skills, Microsoft Office

Industry

Medical Practices

Description
Description *This is a hybrid position: Patient Coordinator/ Ophthalmic Technician JOB SUMMARY Assist Physician with patient examination and treatment, responsible for patient histories, routine diagnostic procedures, as well as some clerical duties. RESPONSIBILITIES Facilitate patient care Preliminary work-up: history, chief complaint, visual acuity, eye pressure, pupil reactions, scope of vision, color vision and muscle movement. Manual refractions. Tonometry (Applanation, Tonopen). Diagnostic testing: Biometry, Topography, OCT, Visual Fields, Fundus Photos. Take dictation and document exam findings while physician is examining patient. Administer drops under physician supervision. Write out necessary prescriptions. Take and explain tests, procedures, treatments, and diagnoses to patients. Maintain and stock all exam rooms. Clean and maintain all instruments. Assist physician in minor office surgery. Return and answer patient phone calls as needed. Requirements Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an ophthalmic practice. Experience in cornea and cataract clinics preferred. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing ophthalmic procedures and diagnostic testing. Experience in using Electronic Medical Records (EMR). Reliability and dependability. Strong organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficient in Outlook and Microsoft Office. Flexibility (may require some early mornings and evenings)
Responsibilities
The Ophthalmic Technician assists physicians with patient examinations, diagnostic testing, and minor office surgeries. They are also responsible for maintaining clinical equipment, documenting exam findings, and managing patient communication.