Diagnostic Technician - Key Whitman Eye Center, N. Arlington

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Key Whitman Eye Center - N Arlington

Job title: Diagnostic Technician

Position summary

The role of the Diagnostic Technician is to work relatively close with the clinic physicians to perform basic, advanced, and complex testing

Essential duties and responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following

• Perform the necessary diagnostic testing of the eye while having a basic understanding and knowledge of these tests such as
• OCT macula, OCT optic nerves, Lenstar, ORB scan, Optos Fundus photos, EPIC (OPD and glare), IMMERSION and HVF, any other related tests as needed
• Assist with answering calls and emails: Triage, RX Refills, questions regarding patient chart/plan, etc.)
• Become familiar with basic conditions and diseases of the eye
• Maintains and sterilizes room and equipment, properly turning on and off all equipment
• Assists Technicians and Scribes as needed
• Administers topical ophthalmic medication and understanding basic ocular pharmacology; names of meds and their uses

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1 Year experience in Ophthalmic field preferred
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some college coursework or Associates degree preferred
• JCAHPO certification preferred
• CPR preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skill
• Able to think quickly and be attentive
• Be able to work in a fast paced, team environment
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians and staff members
• Must demonstrate commitment to ongoing educations and uphold to the highest ethical principles of maintaining confidentiality
• Proficient in EMR and computer literacy
• Well organized and attentive to detail
• Proficiency in a second language highly desirable
• HIPAA knowledge and compliance

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.