Job Description For the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant are:
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Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
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Performs technical workups, patient interviews and special testing.
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Obtains patient history, to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history of allergies and medications.
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Maintains and cleans all equipment being used.
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Ability to perform comprehensive work-ups in a timely manner.
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Returns phone calls to patients and pharmacies.
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Assists in minor surgery.
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Maintains patient confidentiality.
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Accurately performs: Vision Acuity, color Vision, OCT, Confrontational Visual Fields, Pachymetry, Cell Counts, Schimer's test, Assist with lasers, Autorefractors, Lensometry, Keratometry, Tonometry, Visual Fields, Amsler grid, fundus photos, Pupil Exams, Tear Lab.
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Scribe with physician.
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Troubleshoot instrument repairs as necessary.
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Determines which patient should be taken next from the waiting room to have testing initiated.
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Following testing, advises as to who will see them next and makes them comfortable during the wait.
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Maintains a smooth flow of patients to the physician, altering the test sequence as required.
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Escorts patients from the clinical area to the check-out station or optical dispensary when necessary.
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Helps with triaging phone calls.
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Assists in screenings as needed.
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Seeks advice from more senior staff as necessary, never performing beyond capabilities.
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Maintains stock levels and cleanliness of exam lanes.
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Performs other duties, as required.
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Must be able to cover numerous late nights a month and travel to other offices as needed.
Job Requirements for the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant are:
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Position requires good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care.
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Knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care and usage needed.
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Ability to assess common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work environment required.
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Ability to communicate with patients, co-workers and supervisor is critical.
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Must be willing to help in all areas and understand the need for efficient use of time.
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Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms and ocular meds.
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Has a working understanding of A-Scans, fundus photos, nerve fiber analysis and fluorescein angiography.
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Has basic knowledge of contact lenses.
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Utilizes proper eye drop technique and sterility.
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Understands and uses proper sterile technique.
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Utilizes proper universal precaution procedures.
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Understands and communicates well to patients about eye surgeries.
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Understands and follows procedures for surgical and procedural consents.
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Displays consistent professionalism.
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Is energetic and empathetic with patients.
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Consistently display positive rapport with fellow employees.
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Cooperates with supervisory staff and physicians.
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Scribes readily when doctor desires.
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Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment.
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Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Computer literacy.
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Ability to work as a team member.
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Strong organization skills with attention to detail.
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Maintains certification.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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High school diploma or GED
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Previous experience or training in this or similar position
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Successful completion of JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant requirements
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