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Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic Technician

Aya HealthcareFrisco, TX, US
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Lead Ophthalmic Technician Coordinator - Ophthalmology Frisco Clinic

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth Texas UT Southwestern is committed to excellence innovation teamwork and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center we strive to provide the best possible care resources and benefits for our valued employees.

Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare PTO and paid holidays on-site childcare wage merit increases and so much more.

We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork professionalism and a rewarding career!

Works under general supervision to ensure complete patient communication and coordination between direct care physicians referring physicians designated family members and clinical subspecialties within the Department.

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing and include : PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Experience And Education

Required Education

  • High School Diploma Experience
  • 2 years experience in an ophthalmic or optometric practice
  • and 1 year in a lead position as an ophthalmic tech. Licenses and Certifications(COA) CERT OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT
  • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or higher Upon Hire

Analyzes evaluates and coordinates a subspecialty clinical practice in the Department of Ophthalmology to include patient scheduling (outpatient visits and surgery) physician schedules patient information and communication to referring physicians and related services. Develops cultivates and maintains working relationships with community referring physicians and UT Southwestern faculty monitors coordinates and documents responses to referring physicians. In coordination with a ophthalmological subspecialty faculty establishes goals and objectives for optimum services to patients and designated family members monitors coordination success and notes areas of improvement to include matters such as timely response to referring physicians physician lab results and appointment availability makes recommendations for areas of improvements within the coordinating networks. Designs and executes an effective system of internal controls to ensure efficient clinic patient flow timeliness of lab results received and reviewed by physicians and timeliness of referring physician letters mailed with notification to patients when appropriate. Ensures patient flow within the clinical areas is efficient and effective to maintain synergetic faculty-patient scheduling. Assists faculty in answering technical medical questions from patients to ensure all patient questions and concerns are handled in an efficient and effective manner. Adheres to established protocols when communicating the need for an office visit to patients. In coordination with Clinic Manager subspecialty Ophthalmic faculty clinic staff supervisors and department Marketing and Communications Manager disseminate effective and timely educational materials to patients. Assists Ophthalmological subspecialty faculty in completion of medical and insurance paperwork as needed for patients. Handles patient concerns and obtains effective resolution.

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Ophthalmic Technician • Frisco, TX, US