Ophthalmic Technician

Posted on Sep 29, 2024 by Des Moines Eye Surgeons
West Des Moines, IA
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Des Moines Eye Surgeons is looking to add a qualified and compassionate Ophthalmic Medical Technician to our outstanding staff that has a passion for creating a positive patient experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform exam pre-screening and advanced testing

Assist doctor with scribing

Experience

A minimum of one year experience in some type of medical assisting environment

Preferred candidate will have experience in the field of eye care

Other Skills and Abilities

Desire to gain industry knowledge and training

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals

Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team ordinated and patient-focused

Ability to interact with all levels of employees and patients in a courteous, professional manner at all times

Requirements

RESPONSIBILTIES:

PATIENT WORKUP (including but not limited to): VA and history taking.

Patient evaluation and charting evaluation.

Fill rooms for assigned doctor.

Scribe as needed.

Epic. Learned in later stages of training.

Procedures including but not limited to: Applanation tonometry, tonopen, A/R, Topo, Pachy, VF, OCT, PAM.

Keep equipment clean and in working order.

Keep rooms and work spaces clean and orderly.

Assist doctor by getting supplies and performing any tasks requested.

Perform complete eye examinations on new patients from history to dilation.

Answer phone calls as requested.

IOR’s.

E-Prescribing.

Participate in clinical/office meetings as requested.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:

Must be professional in appearance as outlined in employee handbook.

Communicate with the doctors in writing and/or verbally all test findings on each patient.

Must present to patients in a professional and friendly manner, always assisting in the safety and well being of each patient.

Must demonstrate the ability to maintain patient flow at the pace dictated by each day’s schedule.

Prioritize duties in order to maintain the patient work flow.

Must demonstrate dependability in attendance, punctuality and coworker support.

Interested but come from a different background?

We are willing to train the right candidates!

CNA ;Optometry assistant ; optometric background ; medical assistant ; those that have taken courses in medical terminology, biology, and anatomy ; students on the waitlist for dental assistant ; hair stylist ; and others are all great backgrounds to succeed well in this position.

Benefits

Full time, Healthcare paid at 65% of the individual premium (BCBS), 50% paid Dental (Delta Dental), AFLAC offered, 401K after 1 year, Maternity benefits after 2 years, Employee Assistance Program (EFR), and many more benefits.

Reference: 202668896

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Ophthalmic Technician

Posted on Sep 29, 2024 by Des Moines Eye Surgeons

West Des Moines, IA
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Des Moines Eye Surgeons is looking to add a qualified and compassionate Ophthalmic Medical Technician to our outstanding staff that has a passion for creating a positive patient experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform exam pre-screening and advanced testing

Assist doctor with scribing

Experience

A minimum of one year experience in some type of medical assisting environment

Preferred candidate will have experience in the field of eye care

Other Skills and Abilities

Desire to gain industry knowledge and training

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals

Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team ordinated and patient-focused

Ability to interact with all levels of employees and patients in a courteous, professional manner at all times

Requirements

RESPONSIBILTIES:

PATIENT WORKUP (including but not limited to): VA and history taking.

Patient evaluation and charting evaluation.

Fill rooms for assigned doctor.

Scribe as needed.

Epic. Learned in later stages of training.

Procedures including but not limited to: Applanation tonometry, tonopen, A/R, Topo, Pachy, VF, OCT, PAM.

Keep equipment clean and in working order.

Keep rooms and work spaces clean and orderly.

Assist doctor by getting supplies and performing any tasks requested.

Perform complete eye examinations on new patients from history to dilation.

Answer phone calls as requested.

IOR’s.

E-Prescribing.

Participate in clinical/office meetings as requested.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:

Must be professional in appearance as outlined in employee handbook.

Communicate with the doctors in writing and/or verbally all test findings on each patient.

Must present to patients in a professional and friendly manner, always assisting in the safety and well being of each patient.

Must demonstrate the ability to maintain patient flow at the pace dictated by each day’s schedule.

Prioritize duties in order to maintain the patient work flow.

Must demonstrate dependability in attendance, punctuality and coworker support.

Interested but come from a different background?

We are willing to train the right candidates!

CNA ;Optometry assistant ; optometric background ; medical assistant ; those that have taken courses in medical terminology, biology, and anatomy ; students on the waitlist for dental assistant ; hair stylist ; and others are all great backgrounds to succeed well in this position.

Benefits

Full time, Healthcare paid at 65% of the individual premium (BCBS), 50% paid Dental (Delta Dental), AFLAC offered, 401K after 1 year, Maternity benefits after 2 years, Employee Assistance Program (EFR), and many more benefits.

Reference: 202668896

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