In 2023 Berkeley Eye Center was recognized for the 11th time as one of Houston's Top Workplaces by the Houston Chronicle!
Since 1959 Berkeley Eye Center has been committed to providing Houston the best vision care through our skilled doctors and staff, the latest technology & a superior customer service experience. This commitment has led to 28 locations and over 660 employees.
New locations and new doctors have increased our need for more clinical staff who share our approach to changing the way people see the world. If you are a positive, reliable person who share our values of kindness, flexibility and integrity we would love for you to consider joining us.
Our Glaucoma schedule is building. We are looking to add another tech to the glaucoma team to assist with scribing and patient workups.
Ophthalmic Scribe/Technician Job Description
SUMMARY
To perform all job functions in a courteous and professional manner. Primarily responsible for medically assisting the doctor and accurately documenting patient examinations in their chart.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced Ophthalmic Technician 2+years. Certification preferred, but not required. Team oriented and self motivated with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Willingness to travel between offices. Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in highly stressful daily situations.
WE ARE SEEKING CANDIDATES WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH MOST OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION INCLUDING:
- Follow all current and future policies and procedures of the department.
- Perform basic ocular screening and patient history.
- Medically assist the doctor through the patient examination.
- Scribe and document for the doctor.
- Coordinate special testing needs with technicians and surgical needs with the surgical counselors.
- Accurately perform and document the following:
- Confrontation visual fields, Automated keratometry, Automated lensometry, Manual lensometry, Basic pupil evaluation –A/C depth exam and basic slit lamp exam, Tonopen tonometry, Visual acuity distance and near- NPC, BAT & PAM, Basic refraction
- Assist doctor with patient calls, pharmacy calls, etc; return all patient phone calls the same day received.
- Communicate all doctor instructions to patients and/or other doctors’ offices as directed; fax reports, letters, post op visits, etc., to referring doctors.
- Participate in duties interdepartmentally as deemed necessary, by clinical supervisor, office manager and/or doctor(s).
- Provide assistance to other clinic personnel as needed.
ORGANIZATIONAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintain practice and patient confidentiality at all times.
- Maintain a professional level and volume of communication.
- Participate in staff and educational meetings and training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Most of the on-the-job time is spent walking, sitting, using hands to handle, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing. Less than one-third of the time is spent stooping or crouching.
- Sometimes this job may require weight to be lifted; under one-third of the on-the-job lifting is between 10 and 50 pounds.
- The job requires the following types of special vision: close, distance, peripheral and depth.
- Typical noise level for the work environment of this job is moderate (i.e. business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
- Work in an office environment and sustain posture in a standing and or sitting position for prolonged periods of time.
This job description is intended only to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended nor should it be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities.
This is a full time position and will involve travelling to 4-5 locations on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive wage, comprehensive benefit package available including:
- Health Insurance,
- Dental,
- Life Insurance,
- Long Term Disability,
- Paid Holidays,
- Earn 19 days of Paid Time Off annually,
- Free Vision Care, Discounts on optical and surgical for you and your family.
At Berkeley Eye Center we stay committed to having a staff that is dedicated to providing our patients with the finest in eye care. We value individuals who are upbeat, dependable, skilled & flexible in their work. In return we offer our employees a work environment that is positive, fair and offers tremendous opportunities to develop professionally.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 38 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Experience:
- Ophthalmology: 1 year (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road