Job Summary: Responsible for accurate documentation of data collected, diagnosis made and treatment initiated. This includes exam, tests, prescriptions & recommendations. Provide chair side doctor assistance & administer treatment ordered by doctor. Prepare exam rooms and assist in patient education regarding medications and procedures.

Who we are looking for:

People who are passionate about the care of our patients. We are looking for individuals who want to be part of a medical team that puts our patients first and works well with a team of professionals. Someone who wants a successful career in the eye care profession where your efforts make a difference. We want people who are tech-savvy, enthusiastic, cares about others, and wants to work in a fast paced and fun environment.

Benefits:

We have an excellent benefit package including flex plan, 401k/profit sharing, insurance and paid time off.

This is a full time position. EOE

$1000 sign on bonus with no certifications and a $2000 sign on bonus with certifications (COA, COT, COMT)!

Responsibilities:

Accurate documentation of data collected, diagnosis made and treatment initiated. This includes exam, tests, prescriptions & recommendations. Provide chair side doctor assistance & administer treatment ordered by doctor. Prepare exam rooms and assist in patient education regarding medications and procedures.

What You'll Be Doing Each Day:

• Assist in providing quality care to IEC patients receiving ophthalmic care and treatment.

• Obtain and update complete medical/social history of patients

• Assist with patient exams

• Prep exam rooms appropriately

• Accurately transcribe during physician exam of patients.

• Give precise and concise instructions to patients

• Give written instructions and orders to patients

• Give accurate prescription and lab orders

• Assist with minor procedures/lasers

• Check visual acuity

• Check blood pressure as needed

• Give post op teaching to patients

• Patch patients (post procedure or injury)

• Accurately complete routing slip: dx, coding, return visit

• Complete fax forms

• Check chart prior to exam for any outstanding labs, rx results, etc.

• Give proper contact lens teaching as needed

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Basic writing and English skills.

• Medical experience.

• Pleasant personality & disposition.

Essential Skills And Abilities:

• Must possess good communication skills.

• Be well organized

• Ability to take directions

• Team player

• Flexible with hours

• Ability to plan ahead

• Must be courteous and have a pleasing personality when working with patients

• Ability to read and comprehend, write legibly, spell correctly, and proof read

• Ability to learn medical terminology and ophthalmic terminology and retain

• Ability to work with all age groups

• Basic computer skills – log on, find basic information from patient system, type at least 30 wpm

• Basic math skills