Full job description

Location: West Houston

Ophthalmology Technician/Scribe needed for busy Physician's Practice

Summary:

Whitsett Vision Group is a well-establish, well-respected provider of Ophthalmology services with multiple locations in the Houston area. We are known for our superior customer service and dedication to providing patients with the best experience and outcomes for their vision needs.

The Ophthalmology Technician/Scribe will be expected to provide the following core services and possess the appropriate skills to complete these services.

Selected Activities:

Obtain basic patient ocular and medical history

Complete patient workups which will include:

• Taking visual acuity and preliminary testing,
• Manual refractions, and
• Applanation Tonometry
• Use diagnostic equipment to image the eye:
• AR, Topographer, OCT, A-scan, I-trace, visual fields
• Assist Physicians during exams by recording details of encounter in patient electronic record

Other duties as needed to ensure the smooth functioning of the office and maintain patient care.

Qualifications/Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience as an Ophthalmic Technician in an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist office; certification a plus; scribe experience preferred
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus
• Advanced knowledge of Nextech EHR or similar database application, Microsoft office software, the Internet and other software products as needed; vision evaluation equipment
• Outstanding customer service skills

Other:

Local travel will be required. Will work some Saturday mornings.

Non-Smoking Environment.

EOE Employer

Whitsett Vision Group provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of Ophthalmology Technician/Scribe experience do you have?
• Position will require local travel; are you able to travel up to 40%?

Work Location: In person