Medical Technician

Medical Technician (1.0 FTE)
Position: Medical Technician
Department: Medical Floor
Reports to: Retina Services Manager
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist physicians with patient care, including post-injection ocular assessments and accurate documentation of procedures and diagnostic history

Support physicians during in-office intraocular injection procedures

Perform fluorescein angiography and monitor patients for adverse reactions

Clean, disinfect, and sterilize ophthalmic instruments

Maintain strict sterile and clean techniques within procedure rooms

Escort patients to and from reception areas and provide mobility assistance, including wheelchair transport

Maintain proficiency in the scribe role

Review insurance coverage and submit prior authorization requests

Perform additional duties as assigned

Work Relationship and Scope:
The Medical Technician works closely with physicians, patients, and other medical floor staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Certification as a medical assistant is preferred
Experience as a medical assistant is preferred
Understanding of medical terminology
Demonstrates knowledge of proper, safe, efficient usage of office equipment, computers, and software; working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to work in a fast-paced medical facility while adhering to HIPAA compliance regulations

Ability to travel to other ECOW locations on a regular basis

Work Conditions:
Eye Clinic of Wisconsin has eight locations; while staff will be assigned to a "home" location, travel to satellites is a requirement of the position. Hours of work will be dependent on the needs of the Clinic. Requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Occasional lifting (30 pounds), bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and climbing stairs is required.

Acknowledgement:
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to change over time. Reasonable accommodations will be made to those individuals with a disability.