Maine Eye Center’s vision is to be the preferred regional ophthalmology practice for comprehensive medical and surgical eye care. Our mission is to consistently provide high quality eye care and outcomes through excellent service, exceptional doctors, staff, and state of the art technology.
Maine Eye Center Core Values include:_ Teamwork, Quality Patient Care, Respect, Responsibility, and Integrity._
Description of Responsibilities:
Under the direction of Clinic Manager, the Ophthalmic Assistant will train to be responsible for gathering important patient medical history; perform visual screening and diagnostic testing prior to doctor’s visit with patient. Performs all other duties required to assist in/and or ensure the delivery of complete eye care and treatment of patients. Assist and facilitate efficient patient flow while coordinating with the Providers.
Responsibilities include and are not limited to:
- Performing initial screening by taking patient history, measuring visual acuity, pupil assessment, gross external exam, basic manual lensometry (single vision, multifocal, and progressive lenses), stereo testing, color vision testing with color plates, visual field testing by confrontation, motility (EOM), angle assessment, Goldmann Applanation and Tonopen tonometry, BAT, manifest refraction etc.
- Maintaining knowledge of medical terminology anatomy and physiology of the eye
- Maintaining knowledge of ocular pharmacology; administering of topical ophthalmic medication or oral medications under the direction of the Physician
- Performing diagnostics such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), Topography, IOL Master, Humphrey Visual Field (HVF), etc.
- Gathering accurate documentation for Electronic Medical Records
- Assisting with in-office procedures ensuring proper informed consent is obtained, setting up and cleaning up rooms from procedures
- Assisting with patient education
- Instructing the patient regarding testing procedures using clear and concise language
- Maintaining cleanliness and keeping equipment in order within the exam rooms
- Assist in providing training to other ophthalmic personnel, as needed and as assigned
- Functioning as a scribe for the ophthalmologist as needed
- Assisting with laser and ophthalmic procedures in the minor procedure room as needed
- Providing cross coverage of technical assistance to all specialties and providers at Maine Eye as needed
- Provides cross coverage of administrative assistance to all specialties and providers at Maine Eye as needed
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Requirements:
- Ability to speak clearly and concisely.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Ability to establish, and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public.
- Ability to exercise judgment, initiative, and possess problem-solving skills.
- Professional communication with internal and external contacts and patients.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment is essential.
- Knowledge of proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Demonstrate respect for staff and patients and experience maintaining confidentiality.
- Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with strong attention to detail
- High level of proficiency with technology required. Demonstrate proficiency with updating electronic medical records.
Experience Requirements:
None
Educational Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Required Licenses / Certifications:
None.
Typical Physical Demands:
Requires normal range of vision and hearing for patient contact. Work may require standing for long periods of time; also stooping, bending, reaching and lifting. The ability to move patients on stretchers and wheelchairs who may weigh 300+ pounds. Requires manual dexterity to operate variety of medical equipment. Must be able to move physically from floor to floor. Occasionally lifting over 20 pounds
Psychological Demands (in a usual workday):
Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills in order to handle multiple and sometimes conflicting tasks. Must be able to work with minimal supervision regarding time management and have the ability to consistently make sound, ethical decisions in emergency situations. Demonstrated ability to make accurate assessments while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships within the organization.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
- Know and follow all safety rules and procedures
- Follow proper Workplace Ergonomics
- Report any unsafe act or workplace conditions
CONFIDENTIALITY
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the organization reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances dictate (such as emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).