Ophthalmic Assistant - Clinic

Shannon Medical Center; San Angelo (TX); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, TX, seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support the ophthalmology team. You will greet patients, document histories, collect vitals, and educate patients on ophthalmic care.

You will perform basic tests with ophthalmic equipment, assist during office procedures, and help with room preparation and supplies. Excellent customer service and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS Certification must be obtained within 60 days of start date.
• Preferred: at least one year of experience in a medical office.

Responsabilités

• Greets patients professionally, records vitals and medical history, and educates patients on ophthalmic topics.
• Performs basic ophthalmic tests using equipment such as lensometers, phoropters, auto refractors, tonometers, A-Scan, and corneal graph computer, and records results in patient charts.
• Assists physician with treatments or procedures in the office/clinic; prepares rooms and equipment; handles supplies and orders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Formation

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Description du poste

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

Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions

• 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

Experience:

• 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