Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform patient workups and report results to physician. Patient workups may include: patient history, measuring near and/or far visual acuity using Snellen chart or reading card, applanation tonometry, tono-pen tonometry, Amsler grid testing, checking pupil reaction and dilation, checking anterior chamber depth, checking for neovascularization of the iris, performing Ocular Coherence Tomography ( OCT ) tests, performing auto refraction tests, performing colour vision testing, and performing aniseikonia and M-chart testing.
• Explain the purpose and procedures for tests to patients.
• Document test results.
• Maintain patient records.
• Ensure consent forms are signed
• Maintain safe and therapeutic work environment.
• Complete basic instrument and equipment maintenance; identification of problems and arrangement of repairs.
• Order supplies and help to maintain equipment, e.g., clean lenses, change bulbs, etc. and assist in the arrangement of equipment servicing when necessary.
• Provide optimum patient care, along with patient education, and demonstrate a professional manner in the work setting.
• Research responsibilities include participating in research protocols in collaboration with the Ophthalmologist.
• Attend conferences and seminars to improve skills, remain current and learn about new techniques and equipment.
• Office duties as necessary, i.e. pulling and filing charts, answering phones.