Description
Assists an Eye Center Physician and other technical support personnel to perform diagnostics tests necessary for evaluation of patient eye problem.

Responsibilities

• Performs preliminary screening examinations for physician review including, but not limited to, central and peripheral visual field tests; ocular motility tests; color vision tests; pharmacological pupil tests; tonometry, tomography and tension tomography tests to determine intraocular pressure and pupil testing for size, equality and reaction prior to dilation.
• Directs the flow of patients examined by an Eye Center physician; obtains medical and personal data for patient charts; screens patients for conditions excluding ocular examination; arranges for laboratory and other tests, ophthalmic photography, outpatient studies and patient admissions and surgery as requested by physician; alleviates patient and family concerns by explaining diagnostic procedures and method of treatment.
• Calibrates and maintains all instruments used including, but not limited to bio-microscopes, lens meter, keratometer, tangent screen, slit lamp and tonometers; cleans and stocks consultation rooms and microbiology laboratory with drugs and other supplies as needed.
• Sterilizes and sets up instruments for ophthalmic surgical procedures; assists with minor office surgery, laser treatments and operating room surgery as required.
• Management and oversight of provider schedules
• Scheduling/Registration for visual field testing and other special procedures
• Outreach and Education pertaining to post-operative care
• Ensures equipment and inventory are maintained
• Responsible for medication inventory and placing orders to restock supply
• Support two provides and their practice
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum one year as a Medical Office Assistant or equivalent

Employer Description

• Performs preliminary screening examinations for physician review including, but not limited to, central and peripheral visual field tests; ocular motility tests; color vision tests; pharmacological pupil tests; tonometry, tomography and tension tomography tests to determine intraocular pressure and pupil testing for size, equality and reaction prior to dilation.
• Directs the flow of patients examined by an Eye Center physician; obtains medical and personal data for patient charts; screens patients for conditions excluding ocular examination; arranges for laboratory and other tests, ophthalmic photography, outpatient studies and patient admissions and surgery as requested by physician; alleviates patient and family concerns by explaining diagnostic procedures and method of treatment.
• Calibrates and maintains all instruments used including, but not limited to bio-microscopes, lens meter, keratometer, tangent screen, slit lamp and tonometers; cleans and stocks consultation rooms and microbiology laboratory with drugs and other supplies as needed.
• Sterilizes and sets up instruments for ophthalmic surgical procedures; assists with minor office surgery, laser treatments and operating room surgery as required.
• Management and oversight of provider schedules
• Scheduling/Registration for visual field testing and other special procedures
• Outreach and Education pertaining to post-operative care
• Ensures equipment and inventory are maintained
• Responsible for medication inventory and placing orders to restock supply
• Support two provides and their practice
• Performs other duties as assigned