What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Assistant position at Top Gun Staffing Group LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
Top Gun Staffing Group LLC is proud to announce their partnership with a primary healthcare organization in Manchester, NH. We are currently seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant on a temporary basis to assist their Optometrists with providing eye care services to their patients.
Responsibilities :
- Works as an integral member of the Optometry health care team using excellent patient centered communication skills.
- Prepare patient to see Optometrist by performing necessary pre-testing such as auto refraction and other pre-testing and duties as delegated by Optometrist.
- Manage continuous patient flow by effectively communicating with team members and providers.
- Assist provider(s) with procedures. Act as a patient chaperone when necessary.
- Disinfects and wipes down all equipment and instruments according to manufacturer's instructions before and after every patient and at the end of the day including all counters and exam rooms.
- Schedule additional tests and schedule / track referral appointments with direction of the Optometrist. Documents pertinent data in the electronic health record and utilize appropriate tracking system.
- Assist in contacting patients for follow-up on missed appointments, recall testing, and outside referral appointments.
- Proactive schedule management, facilitate patient access to same day care as directed and maintain desktop efficiently in a timely manner.
- Assist patients with frame selection, order glasses, lenses and associated equipment, track orders and schedule eye glass pick-ups in a timely manner. Dispense eyewear to patients on pick up.
- Routinely stock rooms, assist with ordering necessary supplies and prepare contaminated instruments for re-sterilization following OSHA exposure control guidelines.
- Collaborate with departments and staff using excellent customer service.
- Attend mandatory safety-related and infection control in-services as designated by the Senior Management Team.
- Sensitivity to cultural diversity of population served. Maintain client age-related competence. Assist with accessing / scheduling translators as appropriate.
Education / Training :
Hours :
Pay Range :
Salary : $19 - $25
