Ophthalmic Assistant at Wilmington Eye

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.

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.

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