Doctor's Assistant - Epic Vision

Title: Ophthalmic Technician
Company: Epic Vision
Location: Edmond, OK

An Ophthalmic Technician is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit.  This employee is able to handle a wide range of duties while using equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an Ophthalmologist.  
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone) 
• Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave 
• Practice urgency at all times with patient's time, as well as doctor's time and schedule 
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA 
• Verify patient information by interviewing patient 
• Recording medical history, current medications and confirming purpose of visit 
• Records all data in the patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) 
• Checks condition of patient's eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements 
• Required skills include: dilation, refraction, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography 
• Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications 
• General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager 

Other Skills and Abilities 

• Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice 
• Ability to work weekends when applicable 
• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training 
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals 

• Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change 
• Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused 
• Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business 
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times 

Physical Demands 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.  
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.   
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  

Education and/or Experience 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) is preferred 

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.