What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Assistant/Special Tester position at Magruder Eye Institute?
Description:
We are seeking a Full-Time energetic and reliable individual to join our team as an Ophthalmic Assistant/Special Tester. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing chair-side doctor assistance, performing diagnostic tests as required by ophthalmologist, and administering treatment as allowed and ordered by the physician.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Monitors patient flow, ensuring the physician exam rooms are full.
- Performs duties consistent with ophthalmic writer/scribe.
- Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include:
- Visual acuity
- Manual lensometry
- confrontational visual fields
- Stereopsis
- Motility
- Pupillary function
- Color Plates
- Applanation tonometry
- Humphrey Visual Field
- Provides patient education; reviews physician-generated instructions with patient, and provides appropriate patient education materials as directed by physician.
- Maintains stock levels and cleanliness of exam rooms.
- Ability to travel to all office locations and work with any doctor as assigned.
- Participate in duties interdepartmentally as deemed necessary, by the clinical supervisor, office manager, and/or doctor(s).
Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent GED, required
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a medical office/healthcare setting; ophthalmology, preferred
Core Competencies:
- Excellent verbal communication skills. English / Spanish skills a plus
- Solid writing skills including accurate spelling
- Superior Customer / Patient service. A professional and respectful approach
- Team oriented
- Strong Attention to detail skills
- Solid computer skills
