Job Details

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Escort all patients from the waiting room for data collection. Following testing, advise them as to who will see them next and regularly check on patients to ensure they are comfortable while they are waiting.
• Educate all new patients regarding office procedures. Inform patients of the purpose of all tests performed and how they will be affected during the tests.
• Obtain patient histories, perform prescription verification, and maintain records.
• Assist in testing patient vision. Test far and near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception.
• Intraocular pressure measurement with Tonometer.
• Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.
• Preparing patients for imaging and physician exam.
• Prepping patients for ophthalmic procedures, including intraocular injections.
• Maintain a smooth flow of patients to the physician. Communicate with reception and lead to facilitate proper patient flow.
• Comply with all HIPPA regulations in all interactions with patient information

Advanced positions will also be responsible for:
• Electronic medical record scribing.
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Cross training when required