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Organizes and prepares exam rooms and work areas including: cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, checking equipment, and putting away equipment
Prepares patient for exam and assists physician
Obtains and records ocular and medical history, medications, and chief complaint
Documents and communicates accurate and timely information regarding the patient's condition
Performs basic diagnostic tests and visual screenings, such as: visual field/acuity, tonometry / glaucoma pressures / applanations, topography, color vision testing, lensometry, blood pressure, pupil testing, scribing and measurement of the cornea using a keratometer
Assists patients with ordering and dispensing glasses and contact lenses
Maintains and calibrates equipment
Sterilizes instruments using appropriate technique and procedures
Assists with scheduling patients for post-operative, surgery and specialist appointment
May assist the ophthalmologist with basic or routine surgical procedures and post-operative care or treatment
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures
Requirements:
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
High School Graduate
No experience required
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Demonstrates a strong attention to detail and accuracy
Proficient in the use of Microsoft office products, electronic mail and electronic medical records systems
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. without assistance
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch
Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, radiation, electrical, and chemical as well as blood and body fluids
therefore, must wear protective clothing or equipment as necessary
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
What we offer:
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance