Scheduled Hours 40
Position Summary Provides advanced administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting. Gathers important medical information and performs visual screening prior to Ophthalmologist's visit with patient.
Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Must be able to perform all duties of the ophthalmic assistant in addition to the duties listed below.
- Performs kinetic and static visual fields test (Goldman & Humphrey).
- Assists with the clinical work up of patients including a detailed patient history.
- Helps patients understand general office evaluation and physician instructions.
- Performs gross refractions, keratometry, tonography and tonometry.
- Inserts and removes patient contact lenses when necessary; also provides contact lens instruction to patients.
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