Ophthalmic Assistant / Tech

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JOB 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 EXPERIENCE
High school diploma
Two years minimum experience in an ophthalmic office
Certification a plus
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Basic computer knowledge/skills
Good time management
Strong organizational skills
Attention to detail
Self-discipline
Ability to work as a team member
Respectful treatment of patients and coworkers
Strong communication and professional skills
Empathetic personality giving attention to patient needs and concerns
Maintaining patient confidentiality
Excellent verbal and written skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication and patient care
Interacts 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 acuity
Lensometry
Confrontational visual fields
Motility
Pupillary function
OCT and Photography
Color plates
Applanation Tonometry
Pachymetry
Humphrey Visual Fields
Refraction
Instrument Maintenance
Troubleshoots instrument repairs as necessary
Replaces bulbs
Checks connections
Reports continued problems to Lead Tech
Clinic and Triage
Returns patient phone calls and calls in prescriptions as necessary
Escorts patients from the waiting room to exam/testing rooms
Following testing, advises as to who will see them next
Maintains a smooth flow of patients to the physician
Escorts patients from the clinical area to the check-out desk
Administrative
Helps maintain stock levels and cleanliness of exam lanes
Check for outdates of eye drops in exam lanes
Performs other duties as required