OPTOMETRIC TECHNICIAN

Job Summary

The Optometrist Technician is responsible for processing patients' information through the computer system and helps maintain the operation of the reception records and examination room area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for conducting pre-testing and special testing for the following equipment and instruments:

• Pre-testing I - auto refraction
• Pre-testing II - preliminary case history including current medical conditions. Visual acuities and drop instillation per WV Board of Optometry scope of practice regulations.
• Special testing - visual fields, fundus photography, and optic coherence tomography.
• Opens and closes exam and testing rooms including starting and shutting down all optometric machinery and computer equipment
• Monitors schedule and flow of patients, bringing back patients from the waiting room as needed
• Performs other patient testing as needed to include OCTs, visual fields threshold tests, dark adaptations, and take more detailed retinal photos as ordered by the doctor
• Contact lens insertion and removal training for new patient users
• Orders, receives, and stocks contact lenses
• Hold in strictest confidence all information pertaining to all patients and health center matters.
• Work assigned shifts as determined by supervisor and/or administration.
• Obtains specified information from patients such as age, and symptoms, and enters information onto prescribed forms and in Electronic Medical Records
• Schedules appointments for examinations in health center, according to nature of illness.
• Gives general information about outpatient care, answers telephone, records messages, and scanning as needed.
• Cross train with other office staff (i.e., referrals for patients, medical records requests, billing questions, scanning, patient reminder calls and messages).
• Review work for accuracy.
• Work with other staff to facilitate flow of the front office to be efficient and productive.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To perform this job successfully individual must be computer literate.

Education and Experience

Should have a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Position requires one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent work experience, combination with education and other work experience.

Professional Standards

• Leadership
• Team building mentality is exemplified in all work done.
• Positively influence and uplift members and other affiliates.
• Employee Expectations
• Follow all policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct, which can be found in the Employee Handbook.
• Follow the direction given by the supervisor to ensure site expectations are met.
• Communication
• Must be able to provide important and relevant site information in staff meetings and to members, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Must be able to listen to co-workers and team members.
• Must be able to present important and relevant site information to supervisors.
• Must be able to write and compose clear, concise, accurate written documentation and data reports, as necessary.

Values

Upholds the Code of Ethics and mission of Valley Health Care, Inc. by conducting professional activities with Valley Health Care's values of integrity, teamwork, compassion, excellence, and Here for Good.

Integrity

We act openly and truthfully in everything we do.

Teamwork

We work together to serve our patients.

Excellence

We create better ways of doing the things we do and provide the highest quality of care for each patient every time.

Compassion

We treat each other and our patients with concern, kindness, and respect.

Here for Good

We make decisions that will best serve our patients now and in the future.

Understanding of Health Care Laws and Regulations

Must have the ability to follow HIPAA guidelines as well as an understanding of policies and procedures regarding medical records put in place by the Federal Government, Medicaid, Medicare, and WV Behavioral Health Laws put forth by the WV Department of Health and Human Resources.

Customer Service

Must listen to the customer, understand the customer, do what needs to be done to meet the customer's expectations, and take ownership of the customer experience.

Computer Literacy

Knowledge of basic computer software (MS Office - Word, Excel, and Outlook) and the willingness and ability to learn electronic medical records software.

Reasoning Ability

Must demonstrate the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Teamwork

An essential element is the ability to work and interact effectively and positively with other staff members to build and enhance teamwork in the VHC organization; team engagement is necessary to be successful in this position.

Work Record

A demonstrated work record showing good attendance, punctuality, dependability, and the ability to collaborate well with supervisors and coworkers as part of a team effort is essential. A medical office setting is an environment that requires the ability to relate to all types of people while always maintaining a professional demeanor.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. The ability to write routine reports and correspondence. The ability to speak effectively to patients or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Additional Skills

Must be able to read and interpret medical and work environment-related documents involving patient care, program descriptions, government regulations, and VHC policy and procedures.

Sensitivity to Needs of Special Populations

Must be able to demonstrate an understanding and sensitivity to cultural differences and needs of VHC patients and be able to respond appropriately to all people regardless of race, ethnicity, language, age, sex or sexual orientation, religion, disability, economic standing, etc.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to drive, sit and stand for extended periods of time; handle papers, type and operate computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; talk in-person, on the telephone, and by electronic means; see and hear, and lift up to twenty-five pounds.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a typical outpatient clinic environment and at locations outside the office. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.