Optometric Technician Assistant

Overview:
Dr. Leeds Katzen opened our first doors in 1968. Our philosophy has always been, and still is to care for the whole person by combining state of the art medical treatment with a warm and caring atmosphere. This is your opportunity to join one of the areas most recognized leaders in ophthalmology and optometry.
Katzen Eye Group is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician Assistant. This individual is responsible for assisting the Ophthalmologist and Optometrist in the exam lane and inputing data into the Electronic Health Record and administering treatment as allowed and ordered by the physician.
If you don't have all the skills listed below, don't be discouraged. No resume paints a complete picture of a person. There is a good chance that you may be more wonderful than you think. So please apply.
Responsibilities:

Communication and Patient Care:

• Input exam date into electronic health record
• Assists doctor in exam lane
• Handle medication refill requests
• Type and send communications to patients and other healthcare providers
• Monitors patient flow, ensuring the physician exam rooms are always full after testing
• Escorts patients to front desk after exam

Administative:

• Ensures that exam rooms are tidied between patients, including cleaning sinks and sanitizing equipment
• Cleans all lenses used by doctors
• Monitors schedule to stay on-time of patient scheduling
• Billing and Coding is billed and ordered

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical and ophthalmic terminology
• Knowledge of EHR/Zeiss Forum
• Basic Computer Skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive team member
• Strong organization with attention to detail
• Demonstrated computer literacy.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years experience in a healthcare setting preferred; ophthalmology preferred

In Turn We Will Provide:

• Benefits to full time team members that include comprehensive medical, dental and optical coverage, 401K and short and long term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Paid parking where applicable
• Team oriented working environment where you are heard and respected
• Clear career ladder opportunities