What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Tech/Medical Assistant position at Quigley Health Services - Quigley Eye Specialists?
Job Description: Ophthalmic Tech/Medical Assistant
Job Summary:
Quigley Eye Specialists is a premier surgical and eye care clinic. Our mission is to continue to be technology leaders in eye care and one of the nation’s leading multi-specialty ophthalmology practices, Quigley Eye Specialists creates patients for life by providing the highest level of quality eye care and service to the community. We accomplish this through our caring staff, our skilled medical team, and by using the most advanced technology to ensure every patient’s best possible vision.
Therefore, to deliver on our mission, Quigley Eye Specialist expects every employee to perform his or her job first and foremost in accordance with the Company’s
mission.
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Teamwork
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Highest level of Individual Productivity
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Technical Excellence
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Treating patients as valued guests
Reporting to the Practice Manager the Technician assists Doctors with patient coordination and preparation, performing patient visual tests and ensuring patient charts are updated and accurate to deliver the highest level of service.
Primary Responsibilities
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Perform visual acuity testing and assist physicians in minor office procedures.
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Record, review and verify patient information in the EMS and chart for the appointment.
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Assist ophthalmology patients by providing information and services; patient evaluations, vision health testing, lens fitting and care orientations.
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Counsel and educate patients by reiterating physician orders for eye care.
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Update patient records using high level of proficiency within the EMS or other related system.
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Assist the physician with documentation of the patient's medical record.
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Comply with all HIPPA regulations in all interactions with patient information
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Other related duties as assigned
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TRAVEL:
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Must be able to travel to different area clinic locations, outside of the primary location(s) assignments at times, based on patient needs and appointments. Management attempts to maintain regional responsibilities to limit travel outside of primary location assignments, however, must be able to travel from time to time to other clinic locations.
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Required Qualification
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High School graduate/GED equivalent
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3 years prior ophthalmic technician experience
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COT or COA ce