Summary of Position * Assist the physician with daily patient care, communication, and workflow. Specific tasks include but are not limited to taking patient histories, administering tests, scribing, and performing a variety of clinical and patient services. Principal Accountabilities * Obtain patient history and charts procedures in the electronic medical records. * Perform and record visual acuities, color vision, stereopsis test, auto refractometer readings, blood pressure as directed by ophthalmologist. * Order new/replacement lenses based on prescription. * Handle patient questions during visits and via phone, providing advice and resolving problems in consultation with ophthalmologist. * Maintain, calibrate, clean, and sterilize ophthalmic instruments and equipment as indicated. * Assist physicians in performing in-office ophthalmic procedures. * Transcribe physician's dictation into patient electronic medical record, as directed by the physician, according to local, state and federal guidelines. * Monitor inventory of supplies and restocks as necessary. * Ensure medication and treatment items are not expired. * Educate patients on ocular conditions and ocular care. * Perform other job-related duties as required.
Education, Training, Licenses, Certifications * High School Diploma or GED. (R) * Formal ophthalmic training. Preferred * Some college coursework, preferably including basic anatomy and medical terminology courses Preferred * Current Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) certification as COA, COT, or CMOT. (Required within 12 months of hire) Preferred Relevant Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * One to two years' experience in an eye care environment. (R) * Prior experience with ophthalmic testing and scribing. (R) * Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service, organization ability, time management and the ability to effectively prioritize work. (R) * Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks with strong attention to detail and documentation. (R) * Proficiency with computer use, especially an electronic medical record. (R) * Knowledge of medical terminology, particularly related to ophthalmology. (R) * Prior experience in a fast-paced, high customer volume work environment. (P)
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 1000002104
- Hiring Range: $24.50-$29.00 per hour
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