Description

Technician - Ophthalmology

Proctor Foundation

Full Time

78127BR

Job Summary

This position will help with ancillary clinic-related and patient care-related duties so that doctors can work more productively. The goal for this type of position is to help us run and document our clinic more efficiently and effectively by:

1. Performing ophthalmic imaging and testing including but not limited to optical coherence tomography (OCT), wide-field fundus photos, fluorescein angiography, slit-lamp photography, visual field testing, and topography.
2. Preparing and assisting with in-office procedures including but not limited to corneal scraping, punctal cautery, tarsorrhaphy, and conjunctival biopsies.
3. Checking visual acuity, eye pressure, pupils, confrontation visual fields, and extraocular movements.
4. Scribing for attending doctor and reviewing finalized treatment plan with the patient.
5. Ordering and stocking clinic supplies.
6. Assisting with patient phone calls, refill authorization, and insurance denial appeals.
7. Assisting with data collection for clinical trials.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Department Description

The F.I. Proctor Foundation for Research in Ophthalmology at UCSF is committed to engaging in research activities and providing state-of-art patient care that address infectious and inflammatory disease that cause blindness. The mission is the prevention of blindness worldwide through research and teaching focused on infectious and inflammatory eye disease.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Excellent communication skills, including active listening and critical thinking. Demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely communicate clinic content, rules and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Actively cooperates and supports the work of others. Ability to work productively with anyone regardless of background. Empathetic and aware of impact on others.
• Productive in work volume, speed, quality and consistency. Ability to see projects through to completion on deadline. Excellent interpersonal judgment and discretion. Ability to work well as part of an administrative team with a customer service orientation towards co-workers, faculty and researchers.
• Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in the Microsoft Suite. Skills in data management. Effectively uses relevant healthcare and clinic operations information technology, including billing systems and medical record documentation.
• Thorough knowledge of the clinical and operational implications of medical billing practices including coding, billing systems and documentation requirements. Knowledge of ambulatory care clinic practice management including patient care workflows and processes. Thorough understanding of medical terminology and specialized clinical knowledge of clinic practice area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to apply knowledge of medical center policies and procedures and related legislative, accreditation, licensing and compliance environments to assess and monitor clinic operations.
• Thorough knowledge of data management and documentation methods used in ambulatory care clinics.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

008976 HOSP LAB TCHN 1

Job Category

Administrative Support

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Mission Bay (SF)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm