Job Responsibilities
- Make introductions and establish rapport with patients. Initiate patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines. Document in EMR
- Perform pre-exam testing to include visual acuity assessment, color vision testing, lensometry, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, pupillary dilation, manual refraction and all other patient services as requested by the physician.
- Perform specialized testing such as visual fields, ocular motility testing, IOL calculations, ultrasonography, ophthalmic photography, and fluorescein angiography.
- Perform keratometry.
- Provide miscellaneous patient services.
- Complete requests for prescription refills as authorized by physician, with full documentation in patient chart.
- Educate patients regarding administration of medications, and pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by a physician.
- Assist physician with surgical procedures to include patient preparation, draping of surgical site, instrumentation, and maintenance of sterile technique.
- Assist with training clinical staff to a positive outcome and provide hands-on training to ophthalmic medical personnel as needed.
- Assist physician in directing daily patient flow, ensuring that all equipment is calibrated, and that instrumentation is in proper working order to provide optimal patient care in accordance with policies and standards.
- Check temperature of medical refrigerator daily.
- Check expiration date and inventory of meds and other supplies
- Clean surgical instruments in preparation for sterile processing.
- Conduct inventory of medications, drops and instrument supply on a regular basis.
- Assist with maintenance of clinical examination equipment and with ordering of supplies.
- Troubleshoot ophthalmic equipment problems and initiate repairs.
- Inspect instruments periodically for damage, send for repair, and request a replacement, as necessary.
- Open and close exam lanes daily, ensuring that equipment is wiped down in an appropriate manner, battery powered instruments are seated properly in re-charge wells, slit lamps and projectors are switched off under covers.
- Prepare specimens for culture and staining.
- Work on clinical research projects as needed.
Job Requirements
HOURS:
Monday 6:45 am- 3:30 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am- 7:00 pm
Wednesday & Thursday 7:45 am- 4:00 pm
Friday 6:45 am- 3:00 pm
Knowledge, skills, and experience:
- Position requires a graduate of an ophthalmic training program or specialized ophthalmic experience.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills as well as a neat and professional appearance are mandatory.
- COMT, COA or COT credential preferred. Degree of supervision (i.e., direct, indirect), independence, and discretion:
- Position requires a great deal of initiative and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Employee must comply by HIPAA to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Must Comply w OSHA guidelines
- Given the level of training and experience required in this position, the employee will be expected to work independently with minimal supervision.
- The employee has responsibility for independently planning, designing, and carrying out projects and assignments.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Ophthalmology: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person