Ophthalmic Technician

Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | Ophthalmology
Category: Ophthalmology
Location: NW Valley
Employee Type: Regular
Posting #: 422329
Posted On: 11/8/2018

Position Summary

Posting Note: **Estrella Office-This position will primarily be answering the incoming patient phone line, with limited direct patient care rooming.** #PCHCB

The Ophthalmic Technician assists in the delivery of health care and patient care management working one on one with any practice provider.

Position Duties

  1. Prepares patients for examination and treatment. This includes obtaining patient history, documenting allergies, obtains current vision measurement, maintains medication list, and generating surgical consent forms. Assists the provider in the course of the patient encounter as requested.
  2. Administers medications such as eye drops under physician’s written order.
  3. Creates eyeglass prescriptions according to the physician’s order using the practice EHR system.
  4. Performs automated visual field in-office testing procedure.
  5. Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
  6. Maintains supplies and equipment for treatment, including sterilization.
  7. Schedules surgeries with patient & operating facility. Obtains prior authorization for outpatient surgical procedures with patient’s health plan.
  8. Collects surgical payments from patients that are required to be paid prior to their procedure.
  9. Travels with doctor from office to office or hospital, if applicable.
  10. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

  • Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
  • Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
  • Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
  • Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
  • We place children and families at the center of all we do
  • We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
  • We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
  • We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
  • We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable
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