Valeda Technician- Merced

Come and join our team! We are a local growing private medical practice specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diseases of the retina and vitreous.

We are looking for individuals who would like to establish a career in healthcare working with nationally recognized physicians.

We provide on the job training giving you the ability to grow and advance your skills along with gaining innovative knowledge.

Established in 1977, we have locations all over Northern California including Sacramento, Grass Valley, Roseville, Stockton, Modesto, Merced, Fairfield, Elk Grove, Folsom, Yuba City and Chico.

Our physicians are nationally known, and we continue to be on the leading edge of retina care by utilizing the latest equipment and both participating in and designing new clinical trials to advance the state of care for retinal diseases.

Join 250+ other team members working for our nationally recognized retina specialty practice in a fast paced, high volume medical office.We seek a full-time Ophthalmic Technician to support our team.

Although you must be able to work independently, you will be working directly with physicians, patients, and clinical and business office staff.

Collaboration and being a team player are essential to the success of this role.

This position will require travel to other locations as needed.

Responsibilities: Perform Valeda-related duties including: Scheduling patients for Valeda treatments in accordance with provider orders and established treatment protocols Coordinating and confirming all required authorizations and ensuring treatment eligibility prior to scheduling Preparing and organizing patient charts, documentation, and required imaging/testing for Valeda visits Assisting with patient work-up, including verifying medical history, medications, and readiness for treatment Supporting clinical staff during Valeda treatment workflow to ensure timely and efficient patient flow Providing patient education reinforcement related to Valeda treatment expectations, scheduling frequency, and follow-up visits Coordinating follow-up appointments and ongoing treatment schedules based on provider guidance Communicating with providers, technicians, and pre authorization teams to ensure continuity of care Obtain chart from office Call patient back by first and last name and verifies patients DOB Greets patients warmly and introduce self and role to patient and family members Verify physician's orders Dilate patient's eyes Complete a patient history Check visual acuity Obtain quality OCT Accurately enter chief complaint in EHR Accurately enter all information from abstraction forms in EHR Understand which testing/imaging is required for each diagnosis Understand information required to meet meaningful use and MIPS requirements Inform patient of expectations for visit Escort patient to photos, sub waiting or exam room Mail out referral letters, as appropriate Thoroughly and accurately document patient visits Work quickly ...