SUMMARY: This position provides ophthalmology care; assists the physician on staff; assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care rendered to patients with urgent, emergent or potential health problems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES include the following:
Other duties may be assigned.
- Assists physicians and ensure maximum efficiency; perform preliminary screening for physical
review
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Triage patients to ensure productive departmental flow.
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Record health history of patients; updated medication list; note abnormal conditions for physician;
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Prepare patients for exams and diagnostic testing
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Ensure patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner; forward chart as appropriate
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Contact pharmacy or optical companies to order or refill prescriptions as instructed by physician, document appropriately
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Schedule patients for surgery and in office appointment follow up; obtain necessary precertification
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Schedule patients to other specialist offices; obtain appropriate referral as needed
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Maintain adequate stock levels of medication samples and supplies
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Set up and stock exam rooms for daily use
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Keep rooms and equipment clean between procedures
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Follow clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious hazardous waste
material
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Keep physician informed of patient's status
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Demonstrate a working knowledge of auto-refractor, A-scans, IOL master, visual filed, fundus
photography and corneal topography
Return phone calls from patients in a timely manner per physician instruction, document
appropriately
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Ability to calibrate and maintain all diagnostic equipment
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Prepare surgery packs and surgical kits, label appropriately.
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Adhere to Quality Control Guidelines, including all reports
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Perform other tasks as needed, in assistance of Physician ~ Must have predictable and consistent attendance
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
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This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
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1-3 years Ophthalmology experience preferred
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
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Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
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Ability to maintain quality control standards.
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Ability to recognize problems and recommend solutions.
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Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situation
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Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
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Ability to communicate clearly.
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Computer knowledge essential for Electronic Medical Records System
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Must be able to stand for 8 to 10 hours a day
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Requires regular walking, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting
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Must be able to lift at least 10-15lbs
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Must be able to manipulate objects—reaching, grasping, handling
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Must exhibit good communication skills—understand, respond and translate into action
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Clinical setting; exposure to communicable diseases, medical preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.
