Ophthalmic Tech I
Billings Clinic
- Billings, MT
- Permanent
- Full-time
Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.Your Benefits
We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all permanent full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more. for more information or .Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence
Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years. to learn more!Pre-Employment Requirements
All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting. to learn more!Ophthalmic Tech I
OPHTHALMOLOGY (BILLINGS CLINIC CLINIC)
req7731Shift: Day
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 0.90 = 72 hours (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE: $19.16 - 22.51The Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for providing technical and nursing assistance to both the Ophthalmologists and Optometrists.Essential Job Functions
- Receives and prepares patients for the physician visit including taking medical history, checking and recording visual acuity and recording vital signs. Charts and documents in medical record per protocol.
- Performs technical testing to include but not limited to Lensometry, Keratometry, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Heidelberg Retinal Tomography (HRT), Visual Fields, Potential Acuity Meter, Tonometry and A-Scans. Performs basic maintenance and cleaning for various testing equipment.
- May be expected to do contact lens insertion and removal training.
- Answer multi-line departmental telephones and triages calls. Provides instructions to patients based on developed parameters. Triages calls to appropriate provider and/or department.
- Schedules appointments, surgeries and procedures.
- Orders supplies and contact lenses and maintains adequate inventory. Coordinates billing and return merchandise documentation/records.
- Maintains and stocks exam rooms, testing areas, and supply areas.
- Prepares and sets up rooms for minor procedures and assists the physician as needed. Follows sterile technique and cleans and disinfects instruments per Billings Clinic guidelines.
- Documents and records information in the medical record according to established procedures. Completes information and insurance forms as required. Reconciles patient medications at each patient visit.
- Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality.
- Identifies need and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
- Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.
Education
- High School or GED