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POSITION SUMMARY
Provide technical support to Ophthalmologist/Optometrist. Patient-care duties may include obtaining and recording of medical histories and patient ocular history, as well as performing patient specific ophthalmic testing/exams and administering eye drops prior to the patient seeing the provider.

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Greet patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner. Review patient’s chart prior to exam to anticipate testing, procedures, and as needed instruments, supplies or equipment. Obtain patient history, update medications and medical procedures. Perform testing prior to physician exam including but not limited to visual acuity, pupillary & muscle evaluation, IOP measurement, visual field testing, OCT, Pentacam and refractions. Assist physician in minor office surgery, laser procedures, or intraocular injections. Administer drops and therapeutic in-office medications as instructed by physician. Instruct patients both verbally and with written instructions regarding medications and treatment. Answer patient questions and follow up with patient as needed. Follows up with pharmacies with renewals and prior authorizations as instructed by physician. Escorts patients from exam room to appropriate area (i.e.: reception area, dilating room, additional testing, or scheduling). Clean and sterilize equipment and maintain autoclave in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.