This position is responsible for preparing the patient for the doctor's examination assisting the doctor in the exam lane, and providing a concierge level of service of consultation for the patient.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of the doctor, schedule surgical procedures and educates the patient on surgical instructions, medication instructions, and counsels the patient on different options for cataract surgery

Under the general supervision of the doctor, routes patients through the practice

Under the general supervision of the doctor, obtains chief complaint

Under the direct supervision of the doctor, obtains medical histories for self and family

Under the general supervision of the doctor, reviews and records medication

Under the direct supervision of the doctor, obtains and records Visual Acuities, refraction, cover test, and Visual Fields.

Under the direct supervision of the doctor, identifies and uses exam room equipment

Under the general supervision of the doctor, identifies basic anatomy of the eye for proper recording

Under the general supervision of the doctor, performs pinhole acuity and Amsler Grid as determined by standards of care

Under the direct supervision of the doctor, administer and records Extra Ocular Movement (EOM's), Near Point Convergence (NPC), Accommodation, and Pupil Testing

Under the general supervision of the doctor, utilizes lensometry to read single vision lenses, bifocal lenses, trifocal lenses, and progressive lens

Under the general supervision of the doctor, assists the doctor by performing applanation tonometry

Under the general supervision of the doctor, determines and administers dilating drops

Under the direct supervision of the doctor, scribes for doctor

Under the general supervision of the doctor, documents assessments and plan of the patient's care

Work Experience:

Related ophthalmic care experience within a similar office environment

Education:

High School Diploma/GED (Required)

Job Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

Demonstrated success in a medical environment addressing a broad spectrum of customer requirements and preferences

Demonstrated ability to establish positive patient rapport and build relationships to establish repeat patient-trends

Strong communication skills (oral and written)

Must possess the ability to multi-task and manage priorities in a fast packed, entrepreneurial environment

Ability to be proactive and utilize problem-solving skills to identify and resolve patient issues or concerns

Proficiency in utilization of automated equipment and systems standard to the ophthalmic industry

The position requires the ability to communicate, exchange information, and work in a team-oriented environment

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Medical specialties: Ophthalmology

Monday-Friday

Experience: Ophthalmology: 1 year (Preferred) but will train

Work Location: One location