Job Description
Job Description
Overview
As an Oculoplastics Ophthalmic Assistant, you’ll be responsible for preparing the patient for the exam with the doctor. You’ll gather important medical information from the patient, perform preliminary tests, and assist the provider with cosmetic procedures while providing highest quality of care and an exceptional patient experience.
Responsibilities
- Welcomes patients and visitors with a positive, warm disposition
- Keeps doctors’ rooms filled to ensure clinic patient flow
- Obtains patient histories through intake assessments, making note of findings in EHR
- Assists in minor office procedures (cosmetic injections, lasers, excisions, etc.)
- Administers visual acuity, intraocular pressure, color vision, depth perception and Schirmer’s tear, and additional testing as needed
- Educates patients on ophthalmic conditions and consent for procedures and surgery
- Maintains exam rooms, including cleaning/sterilization as necessary
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Experience in Plastic Surgery and/or Dermatology preferred
- At least 1-year of experience in Ophthalmology preferred
- COA, COT is a plus
- Detail oriented; reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible schedule working Monday-Friday