JOB SUMMARY: This individual is responsible for providing chair-side doctor assistance, performing diagnostic tests as required by ophthalmologist, and administering treatment as allowed and ordered by the physician.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of medical and ophthalmic terminology.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organization with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated computer literacy.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Communication and Patient Care
- Uses autorefractor and lensometers (automatic and manual).
- Performs visual field tests.
- Performs visual acuity and pinhole tests.
- Perform brightness acuity measurement as requested by the physician.
- Monitors patient flow, ensuring the physician exam rooms are always full.
- Escorts patients to front desk after exam.
- Patient Education
- Reviews the use of Amsler grid testing with patient for at-home monitoring.
- Reviews physician-generated instructions with patient.
- Provides appropriate patient education materials as directed by physician.
- Administrative
- Ensures that exam rooms are tidied between patients, including cleaning sinks and sanitizing equipment.
- Cleans all lenses used by doctors.
- Continues education on all testing equipment and higher level exam functions.