Ophthalmic Technician

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• Ability and knowledge to perform medical assistant care
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions
• Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed
• Skill in taking vital signs
• Skill in maintaining records and recording test results
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance
• Ability to cross train in patient check-in/check-out, benefits verification, collections of co-pay/co-insurance, and scheduling
• Always presents a professional image
• Answer telephone in a professional manner
• Read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions
• Recognize, evaluate, solve problems, and correct errors
• Maintain productivity and work independently

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of electronic medical records, data entry, and telephone systems
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with physicians, patients, employees, and the public
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to do detailed and accurate work
• Utilize time management skills

Additional Requirements

• Equal employment opportunity irrespective of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, veteran status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin