Ophthalmic Assistant - Clinic

Performs a variety of basic ophthalmic tests and related tasks as an assistant to an ophthalmologist. Performance: Position Specific

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

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

Mon - Fri 8:00a-5:00p