Ophthalmic Assistant / Tech

Ophthalmic Assistant / TechHiring Now for Ophthalmic Assistant / TechJOB OBJECTIVE This individual is responsible for performing an extensive number of data collection functions, as delegated by the physician, to allow for proper, professional diagnosis of patients conditions.Education and ExperienceHigh school diplomaTwo years minimum experience in an ophthalmic officeCertification a plusEssential Skills and AbilitiesBasic computer knowledge/skillsGood time managementStrong organizational skillsAttention to detailSelf-disciplineAbility to work as a team memberRespectful treatment of patients and coworkersStrong communication and professional skillsEmpathetic personality giving attention to patient needs and concernsMaintaining patient confidentialityExcellent verbal and written skillsResponsibilitiesCommunication and patient careInteracts with all patients using the level of respect and professionalism required by this practice.Obtains patient history, to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general) and history of allergies and medications.Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks, to include:Visual acuityLensometryConfrontational visual fieldsMotilityPupillary functionOCT and PhotographyColor platesApplanation TonometryPachymetryHumphrey Visual FieldsRefractionInstrument MaintenanceTroubleshoots instrument repairs as necessaryReplaces bulbsChecks connectionsReports continued problems to Lead TechClinic and TriageReturns patient phone calls and calls in prescriptions as necessaryEscorts patients from the waiting room to exam/testing roomsFollowing testing, advises as to who will see them nextMaintains a smooth flow of patients to the physicianEscorts patients from the clinical area to the check-out deskAdministrativeHelps maintain stock levels and cleanliness of exam lanesCheck for outdates of eye drops in exam lanesPerforms other duties as requiredEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.