What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician/Assistant position at Kozlow Eye Center?
Job Description
We are looking for an individual who can perform the tasks listed below as needed on a daily basis. Someone who is a hard worker with a good work ethic, can multitask, and can work well in a group setting (team player) or individually as needed.
List of Responsibilities
- Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care
- Performs technical work-ups, special testing (visual fields, fundus photos, RNFL's, OCT's, etc.), documents histories efficiently and accurately
- Communicates with patients regarding follow up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in medication, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc.
- Maintains and cleans all equipment being used, and reports to supervisor if not in working condition.
- Returns phone calls to patient and pharmacies
- Scribes readily when doctor needs assistance
- Efficiently and accurately interviews patients and documents history
- Is energetic and has empathy with patients
- Consistently displays positive rapport with fellow employees
- Is energetic and has empathy with patients
- Consistently displays positive rapport with fellow employees
- Cooperates with supervisory staff and physicians
- Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
- Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment
- Takes pride and ownership in success and image of practice
- Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
- Attends required meetings
Summary:
Responsible for daily patient care and flow of activities. Position requires good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care. Knowledge of medical instrumentation, 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.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Ophthalmology
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $22