POSITION SUMMARY Provide technical support to Ophthalmologist/Optometrist. Patient-care duties may include obtaining and recording of medical histories and patient ocular history, as well as performing patient specific ophthalmic testing/exams and administering eye drops prior to the patient seeing the provider.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Greet patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.
• Review patient's chart prior to exam to anticipate testing, procedures, and as needed instruments, supplies or equipment.
• Obtain patient history, update medications and medical procedures.
• Perform testing prior to physician exam including but not limited to visual acuity, pupillary & muscle evaluation, IOP measurement, visual field testing, OCT, Pentacam and refractions.
• Assist physician in minor office surgery, laser procedures, or intraocular injections.
• Administer drops and therapeutic in-office medications as instructed by physician.
• Instruct patients both verbally and with written instructions regarding medications and treatment. Answer patient questions and follow up with patient as needed.
• Follows up with pharmacies with renewals and prior authorizations as instructed by physician.
• Escorts patients from exam room to appropriate area (i.e.: reception area, dilating room, additional testing, or scheduling).
• Clean and sterilize equipment and maintain autoclave in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.

Job Requirements:

Education: High School diploma or GED

Skills:

• Demonstrate basic computer skills.
• Able to promote a strong commitment towards achieving outstanding internal and external customer satisfaction and superior patient experience.
• Must be able to understand directions (written and verbal), communicate and respond to inquiries; requires effective interpersonal skills.

• Must be able to demonstrate good judgment in a fast-paced environment.