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Ophthalmic Technician/ Patient Coordinator at Woolfson Eye Institute
Asheville, North Carolina, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Patient History, Visual Acuity Testing, Tonometry, Biometry, Topography, OCT, Visual Fields, Fundus Photography, Manual Refractions, EMR, Microsoft Office, Patient Coordination

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
Assist physicians with patient examinations, diagnostic testing, and treatment documentation. Handle clerical duties, patient communication, and the maintenance of exam rooms and instruments.