Per Diem Ophthalmic Assistant
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Job Location:
Lubbock, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Intro
At AVP we value teamwork providing exceptional experiences continuous improvement financial strength and hard work. We are committed to providing best-in-class patient care pioneering research and technology and most importantly rewarding and recognizing our employees!
Overview
Position Details:
This is a per diem position providing temporary coverage for a leave of absence. The anticipated schedule is Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Friday aligned with the retina providers clinic schedule. Hours are based on provider availability and clinic needs and are not guaranteed. This is a temporary per diem position and is not benefits-eligible.
As an Ophthalmic Assistant youll be responsible for preparing the patient for the exam with the doctor. Youll gather important medical information from the patient perform preliminary tests and gather measurements 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
- Performs visual acuity auto-refraction manual and automated lensometry Goldmann and Tonopen tonometry tests and keratometry on patients
- Checks pupils extra-ocular muscles confrontational fields and inserts eye drops for dilation
- Runs diagnostic tests such as Immersion A-scan OCTs and Visual Fields
- Administers color vision depth perception and Schirmers tear testing as needed
- Assists in minor office procedures (lasers excisions etc.)
- 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
- 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
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Anticipated PER DIEM hours: M T W and F - unless retina doctor is not in clinic
Benefits & Perks
Your health happiness and your future matters! At West Texas Eye we offer everything from medical and dental insurance significant eye care discounts 401(k) paid holidays PTO Sick Time pet insurance opportunity for growth and much more!
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
About Company
Our partner practices, including Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, M&M Eye Institute, Abrams Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Institute, and Aiello Eye Institute have on average been in practice for more than 35 years.
