Clinical Application Specialist

For over 90 years, Topcon’s vision has been to solve societal challenges around the globe. In healthcare, we are developing innovations that improve patients’ health and quality of life. 

We empower eye care providers with advanced imaging, diagnostic solutions, and intelligent data technology. Our robotic devices deliver simplicity without compromise, by capturing clear images with the push of a button. 

By joining Topcon Healthcare, you become part of a growing, diverse, global team. With office locations throughout North America, whether you are on-site, remote, or hybrid, our culture empowers you to contribute to company and personal success each day. At Topcon Healthcare, you can grow your career, gain new perspectives, and help address society’s most pressing challenges.  If you have drive, passion, and a desire to be part of a collaborative team, we want to hear from you.

At Topcon Healthcare, we don’t wait for the future. We invent it. Join us.

Topcon Healthcare Inc, primary objective is to create world-class hardware and software solutions for the eye care industry and primary care. The company's products enable the collection and visualization of a wide range of imaging and clinical data while providing quantitative and clinical analysis capabilities.

Topcon’s hardware and software gives clinicians access to patient exam data captured from a variety of posterior and anterior imaging devices such as OCTs, visual fields, fundus cameras, slit lamps, corneal topographers and more. Topcon leverages its new data management system, Topcon Harmony, to allow practitioners access to both DICOM and non-DICOM information stored in a central, cloud-based environment. Additionally, Topcon now provides an integrated service that connects practitioners to an extensive network of reading services to assist in the management of sight-threatening eye diseases.

The Clinical Application Specialist is responsible for on-site client installation, configuration, training and networking Topcon’s medical devices in ophthalmology, optometry, and primary care. This individual will deliver clinical training to doctors, technicians, and support staff. The candidate will develop strong clinical and product knowledge while working with client’s physicians and other personnel. They will also provide clinical guidance and product support and communicate with our customers remotely when not traveling.

The primary territory for this Clinical Application Specialist position will be British Columbia, but assignments may extend outside this territory depending upon the needs of the business.

Job Duties:

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Device setup, configuration, networking and/or training end-users; physicians, technicians, and staff to become competent in the use of clinical hardware and software systems.

• Communicate with end-users regarding training and installations expectations prior to appointment.

• Preform or coordinate follow-up training activities with end-users if needed.

• Work closely with Topcon and customer IT departments to ensure integration and functionality of device hardware and/or software clinical applications.

• Stay up to date with the latest developments in clinical applications and recommend enhancements or upgrades as needed.

• Support sales activity by performing product demos.

• Support trade show activities by installing and configuring hardware and software systems and by performing product demos.

• Support Technical Support and Field Service Technicians for troubleshooting requests when necessary.

Administrative:

• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all training sessions, support activities, and system modifications.

• Prepare and present regular reports on the usage, performance, and effectiveness of clinical applications.

• Coordinate schedule and travel with client/end user for installs, demos, or trade shows

• Complete mandatory reports.

• Submit expense reports in a timely manner.

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in health science and 2 to 4 years related experience and/or training managing cross-functional projects to successful conclusion; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 3-5 years clinical experience in private or public ophthalmic environment as an Ophthalmic Photographer, Technician or in an optometry practice as ophthalmic assistant or technician

• Hands on experience with configuration, installations, and networking

• COT, COMT, COMP, CCOA, RO, IJCAHPO certification a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• General product knowledge of ophthalmic equipment preferred.

• General knowledge of ocular anatomy and physiology.

• Knowledge of computer hardware & software applications.

• Knowledge of basic Windows applications.

• Strong verbal and written skills; ability to write detailed reports.

• Organized and able to prioritize workload.

• Must be able to work independently and multitask.

• Strong problem-solving abilities.

• Must be able to work independently and/or within a team environment.

• Must hold a current, valid unrestricted driver’s license and updated passport and have use of a car.

• Travel is 90% and the candidate must be located near an airport

• Ability to lift up to 300lbs