Ophthalmic Technician​/Scribe

Overview

Eye Care Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network includes over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists, providing a lifetime of care to patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets. For more information, visit

Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician / Scribe

Company: Oakland Ophthalmic Surgery

Location: Birmingham, MI

Travel: Travel to our other office in Troy, MI is required as needed. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

• Full benefits package, including Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k + Employer Matching
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Competitive base pay
• Eyecare certification reimbursement
• Employee discounts

• Full Time
• Our office is open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
• You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Experience in Optometry and/or Ophthalmology is preferred, but not required
• Favorable result on Background Check
• Basic computer skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Excitement to learn and grow

An Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist, assisting in providing excellent patient care during visits. This employee will use ophthalmic techniques to perform preliminary work-up of patients in a clinic setting, scribe for Physicians, and may directly assist Physicians with examinations and treatment.

• Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone).
• Greet patients promptly, maintain a professional attitude, and thank them when they leave.
• Anticipate Physician needs to facilitate clinic flow.
• Practice urgency with patient time and Doctor’s schedule.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
• Verify patient information by interviewing the patient.
• Record patient medical history and current medications and confirm purpose of visit.
• Record all data in the patient’s EMR.
• Check the condition of the patient’s eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity and extraocular movements.
• Required skills include dilation, refraction, pressures, and various diagnostic tests (visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor, topography).
• Demonstrates knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications.
• Document medical visits and procedures accurately as performed by the Physician.
• Understand examination and procedure codes (ICD-9) when inputting into the EMR system.
• Ensure accurate procedure coding/charges and correct diagnosis codes for all patients and procedures.
• Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures; measure and record vital signs as required.
• Open and close exam rooms as needed.
• Keep examination, treatment, laser and other rooms clean and stocked with supplies; maintain drug counts.
• General office duties and cleaning as assigned by manager.

• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training.
• Demonstrates initiative in achieving practice goals.
• Ability to adapt to change and grow.
• Team-oriented and patient-focused demeanor.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff.
• Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet business needs.
• Ability to work weekends when applicable.
• Reliable transportation to travel to multiple locations with short notice.

• High school diploma or GED required
• One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in Optometry and/or Ophthalmology preferred but not required

• Current COA or COT certification is preferred but not required
• Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) preferred but not required

• Proficient use of EMR and image management systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new applications

• Frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), standing (50%), with bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%).
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs.
• Fine motor skills and constant use of hands for grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology.
• Visual and auditory acuity (color, depth, peripheral vision, focus adjustment) required 100% of the time.
• Occasional driving or climbing may be necessary.

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Eye Care Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.