Ophthalmic Assistant

Company: AlignHR, LLC
Location: Huntington
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSpecialty medical practice with offices in Charleston and neighboring regions is seeking full time ophthalmic technicians for our Huntington location. Essential Job Functions

• Efficiently and accurately interviews patient and documents medical history.
• Conducts and records various tests:
  • Central visual acuity
  • Measure afferent pupillary defect
  • Measures eye pressure with tonopen and pneumo
  • Measures blood pressure
  • Appropriate dilation
  • Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
  • Recognizes signs and symptoms of eye diseases.
  • Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, procedures, changes in symptoms, etc.
  • Maintains and cleans all equipment being used, and reports to nurse/clinical supervisor if not in working condition.
  • Review medical record for labs or test results ordered at previous visit; obtain if not in NexTech
  • Maintains patient confidentiality.
  • Monitors supplies in screening rooms regularly.Education
    • High School diploma or GEDAdditional Information
      • Travel to satellite offices will be required when hired in the Charleston office

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