Job Summary
Performs a variety of basic ophthalmic tests and related tasks as an assistant to an ophthalmologist.
Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions
- Greets patients in a professional, service-oriented manner; weighs patients; takes patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure; Takes patient histories and documents information in medical charts; Educates patients on ophthalmic-related topics, including pre-op instructions; provides written information and answering basic inquiries, as appropriate.
- Performs a variety of basic tests using ophthalmic equipment or instruments such as lensometers, phoropters, auto refractors, applanation tonometers, A-Scan, and comeal graph computer; records test results in patient charts; Reads prescriptions in glasses; Administers topical medications or diagnostic drugs as required by the doctor for testing or treatment; Calls in prescriptions to appropriate pharmacies in an accurate and timely manner; Provides information concerning glasses and CTL prescriptions to optical shops, in accordance with instructions or procedures.
- Performs a variety of tasks while assisting physician with treatments or procedures performed in office/clinic; assists doctor in operating room by passing instruments and performing other functions, as directed; Sets up equipment used by physician during office visits; completes hospital forms for surgery patients; Prepares rooms for examinations; ensures examination rooms are stocked with necessary supplies and equipment; orders supplies and medications; Sets up cell counting equipment in accordance with procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- Required
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
Experience:
- Preferred
- At least one year of experience in a Medical Office
Certification/Licensure:
- Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Must obtain within sixty (60) days of start date
Location: Shannon Health · OPHTHALMOLOGY
Schedule: Full Time, Monday- Friday; 8:00am- 5:00pm
