Ophthalmic Assistant

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.