Description
Job Summary
Responsible for daily patient care and flow of clinic activities.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Experience checking vital signs (i.e. Blood pressure, Heart rate, respiration rate, check height and weight).
- 1-2 years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Certified Ophthalmic Tech
- CPR: Healthcare Provider
Qualifications
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
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Perform technical workups, patient histories and special testing.
Communicate with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc
Maintains and cleans all equipment being used and report to Equipment Coordinator if not in working condition
Return phone calls to patients and pharmacies in a timely manner
Assists in minor surgery
Efficiently and accurately interview patients and documents histories
Accurately performs: Refractions w/ retinoscopy, Lensometry , Keratometry, Tonometry, Visual Fields, Amslers, Muscle Testing, Pupil Exams, Topography, OCT IOL Master / Ascans, Fundus Photos, Scribes readily when doctor desires.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
High school education or equivalent preferred
JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant preferred
Good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care
Knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care/usage needed
Ability to assess common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work environment required
Ability to communicate with patients, co-workers and manager
Able to help in all areas and understand the need
Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms and ocular meds
Knowledge of contact lenses
Displays consistent professionalism
Empathetic with patients
Demonstrates positive rapport with fellow employees
Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment
Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
(EOE DFW)
Job :
Nursing- Support (Clinical)Department :
NCPS-OPHTHALMOLOGY-3100-473673Job Status
:Pool