Automotive Technician
SightMD PA, Wyomissing, PA, US
Job Description For the Ophthalmic Assistant are:
· Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
· Performs technical workups, patient interviews and special testing.
· Obtains patient history, to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history of allergies and medications.
· Maintains and cleans all equipment being used.
· Ability to perform comprehensive work-ups in a timely manner.
· Returns phone calls to patients and pharmacies.
· Assists in minor surgery.
· Maintains patient confidentiality.
· Accurately performs: Vision Acuity, color Vision, OCT, Confrontational Visual Fields, Pachymetry, Cell Counts, Schimer's test, Assist with lasers, Autorefractors, Lensometry, Keratometry, Tonometry, Visual Fields, Amsler grid,
fundus photos, Pupil Exams, Tear Lab.
· Scribe with physician.
· Troubleshoot instrument repairs as necessary.
· Determines which patient should be taken next from the waiting room to have testing initiated.
· Following testing, advises as to who will see them next and makes them comfortable during the wait.
· Maintains a smooth flow of patients to the physician, altering the test sequence as required.
· Escorts patients from the clinical area to the check-out station or optical dispensary when necessary.
· Helps with triaging phone calls.
· Assists in screenings as needed.
· Seeks advice from more senior staff as necessary, never performing beyond capabilities.
· Maintains stock levels and cleanliness of exam lanes.
· Performs other duties, as required.
· Must be able to cover numerous late nights a month and travel to other offices as needed.
Job Requirements for the Ophthalmic Assistant are:
· Position requires good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care.
· Knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care and usage needed.
· Ability to assess common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work environment required.
· Ability to communicate with patients, co-workers and supervisor is critical.
· Must be willing to help in all areas and understand the need for efficient use of time.
· Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms and ocular meds.
· Has a working understanding of A-Scans, fundus photos, nerve fiber analysis and fluorescein angiography.
· Has basic knowledge of contact lenses.
· Utilizes proper eye drop technique and sterility.
· Understands and uses proper sterile technique.
· Utilizes proper universal precaution procedures.
· Understands and communicates well to patients about eye surgeries.
· Understands and follows procedures for surgical and procedural consents.
· Displays consistent professionalism.
· Is energetic and empathetic with patients.
· Consistently display positive rapport with fellow employees.
· Cooperates with supervisory staff and physicians.
· Scribes readily when doctor desires.
· Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment.
· Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· Computer literacy.
· Ability to work as a team member.
· Strong organization skills with attention to detail.
· Maintains certification.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1. High school diploma or GED
2. Previous experience or training in this or similar position
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