Provides assistance to Ophthalmologists, Optometrists and nursing staff with direct and indirect patient care, ensuring smooth work and patient flow within the department.
Responsibilities
Assists in scheduling of appointments, tests, treatments and/or surgeries
Escorts patients from reception area to exam room and prepares them for exam and/or treatment
Accurately and efficiently takes patient histories (ocular, medical and family) and vital signs (as applicable)
Performs a variety of ocular testing and visual assessment skills
Instillation of ocular medications under direct supervision of a physician
Contributes to the organization by working closely with the ophthalmologist to perform basic, advance, and complex preliminary tests and measurements of the eyes.
Responsible for properly stocking, preparing, and maintaining the cleanliness of exam rooms during clinic.
Reviews patient chart for accuracy of information.
Prepare patients for physicians exam. Perform tests based on the specific reasons for the visit and physicians preference.
