qualified candidates interested in employment with us should submit application for employment and resume, along with salary requirements via fax: 407-767-8160 or by e-mail: [email protected]
Reports To: Administrator
JOB SUMMARY: To perform an extensive number of data collection functions as delegated by the physician to allow for proper, professional diagnosis of patients’ conditions. Demonstrate ophthalmic assistant skills as outlined by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Scribe certification is a plus.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Personable and empathetic with patient’s needs and concerns.
- Well-organized and attentive to detail.
- Able to work as a team member.
- Demonstrated computer literacy.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist physician throughout the clinic, retrieving patient data, transcribe the impression and plan, enter test interpretations, enter new data, listen to and summarize the conversations between patient and physician, e-prescribe RX’s, order appropriate testing for patient, print out any patient education per the doctor requests, print out glasses prescriptions, mark encounters as instructed, perform patient education and assist with some procedures.
- Maintain a smooth flow of patients to the physician, altering the test sequence as required.
- Finish closing/signing doctor out of patient exams as needed per doctor’s instructions.
- Help in obtaining phone messages from all extensions during downtime.
- Load patients that have been worked up and ready or are waiting to see the doctor after dilation.
- Seek advice from more senior staff as necessary, never perform beyond capabilities.
- Escort patients from the clinical area to the check-out station or optical dispensary, when necessary.
- Interact with all patients using the level of respect and professionalism required by this practice.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor, manager or physician.
- Dilate patients (pediatric side).
