Ophthalmic Assistant

Ophthalmology Medbrook Medical Associatesmid

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Key Responsibilities

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Requirements Summary

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. High school diploma. 2. Must obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. EXPERIENCE: 1.

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About the Role

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Responsible for general patient workups in the clinical area. Complete diagnostic testing on patients, participates in family/patient education, coordinates surgical scheduling for physicians, scheduling of diagnostic procedures ordered by physicians, assist when necessary with office based procedures and other specialty specific duties. The associate will work with the patients, physician, and staff to create the best atmosphere possible for the patient. The incumbent is required to assist the physician with procedures, obtain medical history, reconcile medications, and record other information as required by the clinic.

Requirements

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1. High school diploma.

2. Must obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

1. Current certification as Ophthalmic Technician.

1. One (1)year experience in Ophthalmology or Optometry.

Responsibilities

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1. Must have the ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions, and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.

2. Must have the ability to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific principles, and also be able to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion.

3. Must have the ability to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.

4. Must have effective reading and comprehension skills.

5. Must have strong communication skills, written and verbal.

6.Ability to function as a team member in respect to organization, communication, and task prioritization

7. Typing skills/keyboarding required/ strong ability to listen and absorb what the physician is saying and ascertain the physician needs.

8. Must be a team player, work well with the general public, and be able to multi-task in a busy atmosphere

9. Associate required to cross-train in all areas of the clinic so multi-tasking is a must

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

457 UHC Ophthalmology

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