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ASSOCIATED RETINA CONSULTANTSSee more

addressAddressPhoenix, AZ
type Form of workOther
CategoryInformation Technology

Job description

Job Details
Job Location:    Phoenix Office - Phoenix, AZ
Education Level:    High School
Salary Range:    Undisclosed
Job Category:    Health Care
Description

About Us
Since 1974, Associated Retina Consultants has an experienced team of Arizona eye specialists to diagnose and treat your vision problem. Our focus is on the retina, macula, and vitreous humor in the eye. We work hard every day to protect and save our patient’s vision, helping them lead better quality lives.

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. When unable to attend will refer to the agenda and meetings notes. Travel to other ARC locations may be required.
Qualifications

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.
  • Bi-lingual a plus.

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 minute

Amount 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. Possible exposure to staff or patients with communicable diseases and blood-borne pathogens.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Associated Retina Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Refer code: 7906117. ASSOCIATED RETINA CONSULTANTS - The previous day - 2024-01-25 22:47

ASSOCIATED RETINA CONSULTANTS

Phoenix, AZ
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