Ophthalmic Assistant
Department: Clinical
Reports To: Technician Manager
Job Summary: This individual is responsible for providing chair-side doctor assistance, performing diagnostic tests as required by physician, and administering treatment as allowed and ordered by the physician.
Responsibilities:
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Communication and Patient Care
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Uses autorefractor and lensometers (automatic and manual).
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Performs visual field tests.
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Performs visual acuity and pinhole tests.
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Performs brightness acuity measurement as requested by the physician.
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Performs TearLab tests as ordered by the physician.
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Monitors patient flow, ensuring the physician exam rooms are always full.
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Acts as a scribe for physician
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Escorts patients to front desk after exam.
- Provides patient with paperwork as necessary
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Calls in prescriptions for patients
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Performs diagnostic tests as ordered by the physician
2. Patient Education:
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Reviews the use of Amsler grid testing with patient for at-home monitoring.
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Reviews physician instructions with the patient.
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Provides appropriate patient education materials as directed by the physician
3. Administrative
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Ensures that exam rooms are tidied between patients and at end of day, including sinks and sanitizing equipment.
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Cleans all lenses used by doctors.
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Opens rooms, turns on equipment, ensures all rooms are stocked at the beginning of the day.
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Closes rooms and empties trash at the end of day.
Job Type: Part Time
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
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Two years experience in a healthcare setting: ophthalmology preferred.
Essential Skills and Abilities
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Knowledge of medical and ophthalmic terminology.
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Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
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Positive team member.
- Strong organization with attention to detail.
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Demonstrated computer literacy.
