Optometric Assistant

Company: Mid Florida Eye Center - Mount Dora
Location: Mount Dora
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

Overview

To assist in the smooth operation of an ophthalmology practice. To perform basic, advanced and complex procedures in assisting the physician; all to be handled accurately, quickly, and courteously. Must be well organized and have the ability to work in a team-oriented environment, have excellent computer skills, time management skills, communicate effectively with patients, physicians and other staff members. Must be flexible in work assignments and schedule; demonstrate commitment to ongoing education and upgrading of skills. Must meet and adhere to MFEC policies and procedures, uphold to the highest ethical principles of maintaining confidentiality and other performance standards.

Responsibilities

Basic skills:

• Basic lensometry
• Basic pupil exam
• Confrontation visual field
• Perform BAT, PAM and Lambda
• Indention tonometry
• Perform and record hearing screening
  
  Patient Services:
  
  • Follow Assistant Protocols
  • Assist physician with needs/requests; loading rooms, scribing, assisting patients, phone calls, medication/instruments, etc
  • Explanation of common surgical procedures (Cataract, DESK, PTK, YAG Cap, SLT, PI and Retinal Lasers).
  • Explanation of all IOL lens options
  • Basic explanation of Retinal injections
  • Administer patient questionnaires
  • Basic knowledge of ongoing studies MFEC is involved in
  • Strong working knowledge of coding and use of modifiers
  • Schedule MRI, CT scans and generate orders for all blood work associate with tests ordered by physicians.
  • Constant time management
  • Be at work on time
    
    Instrument / Exam room maintenance:
    
    • Check all exam rooms for proper supplies and check equipment for proper working conditions
    • Perform basic instrument maintenance on equipment (bulbs and batteries)
      
      Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
      
      • Assists physician
      • Perform Auto Refraction and Auto Keratometry
      • Perform OCT and OPD
      • Monitor tech bin and lab bin for Physicians, make patient phone calls
      • Report Physician request changes to supervisor
      • Communicate effectively with on-site supervisor
      • Adhere to MFEC policy manual
      • Refrain from work place gossip
      • Other duties as assigned by Clinic Director
        
        Qualifications
        
        High School diploma or GED
        Detail orientated, enjoy working with the public and possess exceptional customer service skills. Associated topics: eye, optometric, optometry, sme, tpa

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