Optometry Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Exams

Dr. Black's Eye Associates; Jeffersonville (IN); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dr. Black’s Eye Associates in Jeffersonville, IN is seeking a team-oriented assistant to support patient care and assist with eye examinations. The role emphasizes clear communication, accurate documentation, and a smooth patient flow through testing and physician visits.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preference for experience in medical/ophthalmic settings and strong interpersonal skills. It is a hands-on role in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years of experience working in a medical setting preferred.
• One or more years of experience in the optometric or ophthalmic field preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Communication and Patient Care.
• Acquaints all new patients with office procedures to which they will be exposed.
• Informs patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed, and how the patient will be affected during the tests.
• Obtains patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.
• Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks.
• Maintains practice standards of sterile technique and infection control.
• Determines which patient should be taken next from the waiting room to have testing initiated.
• Escorts all patients from the waiting room for data collection.
• Advises patients as to who will see them following testing and makes patients comfortable during wait.
• Maintains a smooth flow of patients to the physician, altering the test sequence as required.
• Instrument Maintenance.
• Troubleshoots instruments as necessary.
• Replaces bulbs.
• Checks connections.
• Reports instrument issues to Lead Ophthalmic Technician in a timely manner.
• Administrative.
• Seeks guidance from more senior staff as necessary, never performing beyond capabilities.
• Maintains cleanliness in exam and procedure rooms.
• Maintains back up levels of stock in exam and procedure rooms.
• Performs other duties as required.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Organization

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical setting experience preferred

Descripción del empleo

Dr. Black’s Eye Associates in Jeffersonville, IN is seeking a team-oriented assistant to support patient care and assist with eye examinations. The role emphasizes clear communication, accurate documentation, and a smooth patient flow through testing and physician visits.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preference for experience in medical/ophthalmic settings and strong interpersonal skills. It is a hands-on role in a fast-paced clinic environment.