Ophthalmic Assistant

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Wilmington, NC, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

JOB SUMMARY : This individual is responsible for providing vision care, interacting with patients and preparing them for their time with the doctor.

As an ophthalmic assistant, you will provide chair-side doctor assistance, perform diagnostic tests as required by ophthalmologist, and administer treatment when necessary.

COMPETENCIES :

Communication and Patient Care

  • Provide exceptional vision care to enhance the patient experience.
  • Greet patients and set expectations for their exam.
  • Gather patient medical history and complaints.
  • Monitor patient flow, ensuring the physician exam rooms are always full and patients are moving through the patient experience.
  • Acts as scribe for physician.
  • Escorts patients to front desk after exam.

Patient Education

  • Reviews physician-generated instructions with patient.
  • Provides appropriate patient education materials as directed by physician.

Administrative

  • Ensures that exam rooms are tidied and sanitized between patients, including cleaning sinks and sanitizing equipment.
  • Clean all lenses used by doctors.
  • Prepares for COA exam.
  • And all other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

High school diploma or equivalent.

Two years' experience in a healthcare setting preferred, but not required.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Positive team member.

Care and concern for others

Strong organization with attention to detail.

Demonstrated computer literacy.

6 days ago
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