Pretest Technician

I. Position Description

· The Pretest Technician is trained to perform preliminary tests to prepare the patient for the examination with any of the physicians

· Responsible for daily patient care and flow

II. Minimal Qualifications

· High School Diploma

· Prior back office medical experience desired

· Must be 18 years of age or older

· Hepatitis B inoculation series

· Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs

III. Accountability

· Reports to the Pretest Supervisor/Administrator

· In the absence of the Pretest Supervisor/Administrator, report to the Rummel Eye Care (REC) Office Manager

IV. Job Responsibilities

· Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care

· Performs technical workups, patient interviews, and special testing. To include:

· Chief complaint

· General medical history

· Ocular history

· Review of Systems

· Personal Health and Surgical History

· Have a working knowledge of FAA requirements

· Have a basic knowledge of ophthalmic medications

· Have basic knowledge of the most common ocular medical condition

· Ability to do basic trouble shooting in the event equipment fails.

· Maintains and cleans all equipment being used, and reports to supervisor if not in working condition

· Have basic knowledge of Compulink in order to interpret instructions/orders

· Understand pupillary defects and how the knowledge relates to the dilation of the patient

· Conducts and records various tests:

· Central visual acuity – distance, near and intermediate

· Confrontation fields

· Ocular tonometry

· Color vision

· Lensometry

· Auto Refractor

· Topography

· Brightness Acuity Tester (BAT)

· Retinometer

· Blood Pressure

· Urinalysis

· Height

· Weight

· Knows the location of emergency equipment throughout the office

· Interface with specialists using our office

· Be able to perform all duties in the Prescott and Prescott Valley office

· Assists in other assignments as requested by the supervisor

· Attends in services and staff meeting

· Complete the AAO Home Study Course in a timely manner

· Maintains patient confidentiality at all times, and communicates with the compliance officer regarding procedural changes and concerns

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of the management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

V. Minimum Demonstrated Skills

· Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, and ocular medications

· Utilizes proper eyedrop technique and sterility

· Utilizes proper universal precaution procedures

· Displays consistent professionalism

· Is energetic and empathetic with patients

· Consistently displays positive rapport with fellow employees

· Cooperates with supervisory staff and physicians

· Demonstrates flexibility in job assignments

· Takes pride and ownership in success and image of Rummel Eye Care

· Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals

VI. Minimum Education Requirements

· High School Diploma or GED

VII. Minimum Background Requirements

· Position requires patient, physician and vendor contact; therefore, individual must exhibit pleasant manners, be professional in conduct, have the ability to listen and represent Rummel Eye Care standards of high efficiency and decorum.

· Good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care

· Ability to communicate with patients, coworkers and supervisor

· Willingness to help in all areas and understand the need for efficient use of time

VIII. Physical Demands

· Must be able to communicate via phone

· Must have manual dexterity to work with ophthalmic equipment

· Must be able to stand, reach, bend and squat repeatedly during the day

· Must be able to view and type computer data

IX. Interpersonal Relationship

· Works as a team member of REC

· Considers orderliness of work areas, and treatment of equipment and supplies

· Is friendly, cheerful, neat, trustworthy and professional

· Know existing lines of communication and authority

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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