Optometric Technician - Philadelphia, United States - J & J Staffing Resources

Description

Our client, a private clinical training site in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Full-Time Optometric Technician to join their team.

This position will vary between two locations that are 5 miles apart and is Monday- Friday with one evening shift during the week.

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor patient flow and clinician activity in EHR (NextGen), especially in the testing area, to ensure a smooth flow of patient care.
• Work with assigned students to ensure that they are properly trained in selected patient care procedures, techniques, and systems; including evaluating student performance through Meditrek (grading system).
• Provide direct patient care services, including visual field testing, ocular photography, nerve fiber analysis, optical coherence tomography, ultrasonography, vision screenings, contact lens dispensing and training, pre-exam data collection, and patient education.
• Assist in ensuring that all hardware, small equipment, and software used is functional and ready to use for patient care activities. Report non-functioning or defective equipment to the supervisor immediately.
• Stock clinical workstations, and exam/procedure rooms as assigned.
• Ensure that all supplies are up to date and initiate the reorder of supplies as needed.
• Facilitate the coordination of patient care services within the clinic and Specialty Care (e.g. specialty testing and primary care appointments; Retina and Glaucoma Services).
• Obtain medical records in advance of patient appointments, when needed.
• Assist providers with medication refills and prior authorizations by evaluating all patient medication refill requests for validity and necessity. Process all appropriate requests and document refill orders in the medical records.
• Assist in the management of infectious waste.

Experience/Qualifications:

• One year of experience working as an optometric or ophthalmic technician
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent telephone manner
• Ability to multitask
• Experience performing visual fields, OCTs, and Fundus Photography
• NextGen experience a plus
• COA or CPOA certification preferred (if not certified- must have certification within 18 months of hire date)
• Must have own transportation to travel between sites when needed

J& J pays WEEKLY and we offer Direct Deposit, Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, Paid Time Off, and a$$$ Referral Bonus$$$

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