What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician position at Barbara J Arnold MD, Inc?
Join a team of employees experiencing high job satisfaction in the field of medical and surgical eye care . The ophthalmic technician helps other staff in welcome patients as they check into the office, verify insurance coverage in advance of appointments, handle phones, referrals from other physicians, carefully reviewing reason for visit such that timely / urgent scheduling is done. Once patients are registered, pre-testing for visual acuity, history documentation, and additional testing as needed such as Humphrey visual fields, pachymetry, and OCT. Opportunity to assist in minor office surgery and to prepare patients for in office laser procedures. Experience as an ophthalmic scribe or technician preferred but not required. Medications are sent to pharmacies by E-Rx . Prior authorizations are submitted for both medications and procedures when required by Health Plans. Understanding the differences between health plans and vision plans helpful to determine patient eligibility for services.
Patients are happy to be seen in this well established practice and patients express gratitude for this ongoing care.
Benefits of paid time off and holiday pay for full-time employees after introductory period, office hours 8-4:30 Monday through Friday. Staff may work 30-40 hours weekly. Sick leave benefits, vision plan benefits. Simple IRA Pension Plan. Professional development benefits.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Medical-Surgical
- Ophthalmology
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Medical Terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
- Medical office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Ophthalmology / optical: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- a second language (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $21