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Medical Assistant / Ophthalmic Technician
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Central Arizona College
Gilbert, AZ (In Person)
$37,440 Salary, Full-Time
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Medical Assistant / Ophthalmic Technician
Associated Retina Consultants Ltd Gilbert, AZ 85297 Posted 11 days Position Overview The Ophthalmic Technician uses ophthalmic techniques to perform the preliminary work-up of patients,
assists the physician(s) during the patient examination and documents the patient encounter in the
patients' electronic medical record as communicated by the physician.
- Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
- Efficiently and accurately interviews patients and documents histories and special testing.
- Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc.
- Maintains and cleans all equipment being used and will report irregularities of such to the floor monitor or immediate supervisor.
- Instill Eye Drops
- Clean and stock exam rooms as needed.
- Check expiration dates on medications.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality are an essential function Accurately performs:
- OCT
- Tonometry with Perkins and Tonopen
- Visual Acuity
- Amsler Grid Testing
- Muscle Testing
- Pupil Exams
- Confrontation Visual Field Exam
- Attends staff meetings as required.
Education Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED Certificate and Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Ophthalmic Scribe Certification. (If not certified must be willing to obtain OSC within 30 days of hire)
- Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.
- Must have the ability to work with culturally diverse people.
- Requires excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills
Preferred Experience:
- Six (6) months of progressively responsible outpatient or medical office experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Willing to train the preferred candidate.
Computer Skills:
Good computer skills.Able to navigate between screens:
able to accurately enter data. Able to type 30 words per minuteAmount of Travel Required:
Traveling is required, and time may vary. May require sitting in a bus for up to 2.5 hours at a time.Work Schedule:
To be determined by the needs of the practice Shifts can range anywhere between 8-14 hours. For the Phoenix office, Saturday hours are a must. Will include some early evening hours as well.Physical Demands:
Frequently Stand, Walk, Sit, reach above shoulder, Climb, Crawl, and Bend.- Lift and/or Carry 10-20 lbs.
- Push/Pull 10-100 lbs.
- Occasionally Squat or Kneel
- Lift and/or Carry 20-50 lbs.
Note:
Frequently- (Occupation requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time, anywhere from 2.5 -5.5+ hrs./day) and Occasionally- (Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time 0-2.5+ hrs./day)Other Physical Requirements:
- Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
- Sense of Sound (normal range of hearing and vision)
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (gloves, face mask, eye shield, gown)
- In an office environment with a controlled atmosphere.