Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
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Perform technical workups, patient histories and special testing.
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Communicate with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc
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Maintains and cleans all equipment being used and report to Equipment Coordinator if not in working condition
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Return phone calls to patients and pharmacies in a timely manner
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Assists in minor surgery
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Efficiently and accurately interview patients and documents histories
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Accurately performs: Refractions w/ retinoscopy, Lensometry , Keratometry, Tonometry, Visual Fields, Amslers, Muscle Testing, Pupil Exams, Topography, OCT IOL Master / Ascans, Fundus Photos, Scribes readily when doctor desires.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
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High school education or equivalent preferred
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JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant preferred
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Good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care
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Knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care/usage needed
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Ability to assess common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work environment required
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Ability to communicate with patients, co-workers and manager
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Able to help in all areas and understand the need
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Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms and ocular meds
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Knowledge of contact lenses
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Displays consistent professionalism
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Empathetic with patients
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Demonstrates positive rapport with fellow employees
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Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment
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Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
(EOE DFW)
