Eye Care Surgical Assistant

About us

Louisiana Center For Eyes,LLC

7855 Howell Blvd #130A

Baton Rouge, La 70807

• Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
• Surgery coordinator
• Performs technical workups, patient interviews and special testing.
• Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc.
• Maintains and cleans all equipment being used.
• Returns phone calls to patients and pharmacies.
• Assists in minor surgery.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Efficiently and accurately interviews patients and documents histories.
• Accurately performs:
• Refractions,
• Lensometry,
• Keratometry,
• Tonometry,
• Visual fields,
• Amslers,
• Muscle testing,
• Pupil exams and
• Topography.
• Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing

Minimum Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience or training in this or similar position
• Good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care
• Knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care and usage.
• Ability to assess common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Ability to communicate with patients, coworkers and supervisor.
• Willingness to help in all areas and understand the need for efficient use of time.

Minimum Demonstrated Skills

• 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 eyedrop technique and sterility.
• Understands and uses proper sterile techniques.
• Utilizes proper universal precaution procedures.
• Understands characteristics of common anterior segment disorders and oculoplastic conditions.
• Understands and communicates well to patients about cataract and oculoplastic surgery.
• Knows how to order IOLs.
• Understands and communicates well to patients
• Understands and follows procedures for surgical and procedural consents.
• Displays consistent professionalism.
• Is energetic and empathetic with patients.
• Consistently displays 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14