Our office is open Monday - Friday 7:45 am - 5:00 pm. We are looking for techs to work 2 - 4 days per week. Our Eye Techs provide quality patient care by assisting the Ophthalmologist and Optometrist in examinations and perform preliminary exams and diagnostic testing as requested by the doctor. The Eye Tech follows Madison Medical specific standards of practice, policies and procedures and supports the philosophy by incorporating them into the clinic. This position reports to the Clinic Manager.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to exam room as scheduled; completes medical and ocular history through appropriate documentation
• Performs preliminary testing and enters exam findings into Epic
• Keeps up with the flow of operational needs to ensure the best and timely care for patients – manages phone calls and messages efficiently, checks EHR and email regularly, handles prior authorizations and refills, schedules appointments and effectively triages phone calls
• Organizes and prepares exam rooms and maintains a clean, safe, and well stocked environment
• Inventories and orders medical and pharmaceutical supplies
• Cleans and calibrates instruments and equipment
• Provides basic patient education
• Orders and dispenses contact lenses
• Works with the surgical coordinator regarding cataract patient scheduling and testing
• Performs refraction, OCT, visual field, biometrics, and other testing
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant preferred