What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Assistant position at Palm Careers LLC?
We have an urgent travel need for a travel Ophthalmic Assistant in Dallas, TX! ! Our department is reviewing and hiring now! Please see below and apply with an updated resume today!
Six months guaranteed assignment with the option to go permanent.
Offered : Competitive 1099 compensation and reimbursement of expenses!
Schedule : (8-10-12) : 8 : 00 am 5 : 00pm; Guaranteed 40-hour work week!
Position overview : obtain medical history, test ocular functions including Visual Acuity, ocular motility, and intraocular pressure, lensometry, tonometry, visual field testing.
DUTIES :
- Assists ophthalmologists in treatment and care of patients.
- Opens, stocks, cleans, and closes patient rooms.
- Obtains basic medical history and ocular complaints from patients.
- Measures patients glasses.
- Writes and calls in prescriptions to pharmacies as directed by ophthalmologists.
- Tests ocular functions, including visual acuity, muscle balance, and intra-ocular tension.
- Administers eye and oral medications as directed by ophthalmologists.
- Changes eye dressings and instructs patients and / or caregivers in home care.
- Maintains ophthalmic instruments by sterilizing surgical instruments and cleaning exposed lenses, mirrors, and prisms and replacing bulbs and batteries.
Qualifications : High school Grad / some college or equivalent; one (1) year of work experience in Ophthalmology; Certified as COA by JCAHPO
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