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Ophthalmic Technician

Des Moines Eye Surgeons

West Des Moines, iowa


Job Details

Full-time


Full Job Description

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.

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