Clinical Technician - Midwest Vision Partners
Kent, OH
About the Job
The Ophthalmic Technician participates in the care of patients in a clinic setting. As an Ophthalmic Technician you will greet patients and explain what they should expect during their appointment. An Ophthalmic Technician escorts the patient to an exam room and performs diagnostic ophthalmic tests and procedures prior to physician seeing them such as visual acuity, tonometry and lensometry. Assures appropriate notes and updates patient chart/records accurately. Maintains clinic environment including sterilization cleaning.
Schedule:
Schedule:
Monday-Friday
8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday- until 7:00pm- Rotating late night
must be able to travel between Stow, Kent, and Fairlawn offices as needed
What you will be doing
- Interacts with patients to accurately gather information and enter it into our electronic medical records system;
- Proactively engages patients in communicating what to expect with the visit and continues to communicate delays or any other changes with the patient.
- Initiates and performs documentation of the patient's chief complaint, present illness, and captures past medical history.
- Accurately records all information in EMR system according to established standards and physician requirements
- Conducts tests and measures eye muscle function, pupil size, and reactivity.
- Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes
- Assists with minor surgery procedures, intraocular injections and laser treatments, in an exam room or treatment room, including preparing patients for sterile procedures.
- Educates patients regarding the administration of medications, and pre and post operative instructions, as directed by physicians.
- Readily scribes for physician
- Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records, completing diagnostic and procedure coding, and keeping patient information confidential, following all HIPAA requirements.
- Utilizes effective problem-solving skills to respectfully and efficiently de-escalate any dissatisfied patients
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms & ocular medications
- Stay current with the latest technologies and medications and be able to answer general patient questions
- Assists team members and completes other special projects as requested.
What you know
Required
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid driver's license and ability to drive a motor vehicle
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time and lift up to 50lbs
Desired
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Entry Level
- Typical has 0-3 years of Experience
What you will receive
- Competitive wages
- Robust benefit package including medical, dental, life and disability (short- and long-term) insurance
- Generous paid time off (PTO) program
- Seven (7) company paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Uniform reimbursement
- An organization focused on People, Passion, Purpose and Progress
- Inspirational culture
Midwest Vision Partners was founded in 2019 to build a premier eye care platform in partnership with Alpine Investors, a San Francisco-based private equity firm. Alpine is a strong supporter of MVP, given their PeopleFirstâ„¢ philosophy, unparalleled track record, significant financial resources, and a commitment to building a platform that includes physician leadership at the highest levels.
Headquartered in Chicago, our mission is to provide world-class support to ophthalmologists and optometrists, enabling them to focus on improving patients' vision to help people live their best lives. Today, MVP's network consists of 16 practices, 125 physicians, and roughly 1500 employees providing medical and surgical eyecare services at over 60 locations throughout the Midwest. We strive to be the premier provider of eyecare in the Midwest through a culture of collaboration and excellence.
Source : Midwest Vision Partners