Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtain patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.
• Neutralizing glasses prescriptions.
• Accurately record visual acuity.
• Able to perform lensometry, refractometry, applanation tonometry (tonopen included), basic muscle balance testing, assess pupils and anterior chamber, confrontation visual fields, stereo and color vision evaluation and gross external exam.
• Administer and document accurately certain diagnostic tests, including but not limited to: OCT, visual fields, topography.
• Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications as directed by the physician.
• Preparing patients for injections, including ensuring patient has necessary paperwork completed for patient assistance and verifying insurance coverage.
• Assist with minor surgeries, (including making sure proper consent form is obtained), setting up and cleaning instruments.
• Scribe while physician examines patient, accurately entering information into paper chart or electronic medical records.
• Ability to schedule outside testing/lab work and referrals to other physicians.
• Sterilization of instruments.
• Cleaning, stocking, opening/closing of exam rooms.
• Telephone triage.
• Electronically prescribing medications as directed by the physician.
• Assist with patient education.
• Maintain a smooth flow of patients to the physician.
• Proper handling of protected health information.
• Checking calibration of equipment and problem solve equipment issues.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent
• Experience as Ophthalmology Assistant preferred
• Medical office experience preferred
• Medical Terminology a plus

• Intricate understanding of the eye
• Ability to interact with patients/coworkers in a friendly and professional manner
• Self-motivated with the ability to work well as a team player
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks based on importance
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Detail orientated; adequate spelling skills

The Ophthalmic Assistant performs several duties including preparing patients for the physician for a variety of appointment types. This position requires a significant amount of multitasking and the ability to prioritize tasks appropriately. A team mentality with a willingness to help whenever needed is a must.