Ophthalmic Assistant-Easley Job Opening

Ophthalmic Assistant-Easley

Eye Health America

• Easley, South Carolina
Category: Physician Assistant
Ophthalmic Assistant

Location: Easley, SC

Hours: Full time

General Description:
This position will be primarily based out of our Easley clinic, with travel to our Greenville clinic necessary from time to time. Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Ophthalmic Assistant assists ophthalmologists and optometrists in their patients' eye examinations. Duties include performing various vision tests, collecting medical data, monitoring and maintaining patient flow, scribing, and assisting physicians with various procedures; as well as assisting with various administrative duties.

*Must be willing to travel to our different clinic locations if needed*

General Job Duties:
  • Gathering medical records and patient information
  • Taking ocular measurements, both anatomical and functional
  • Administering or preparing medications
  • Providing eye care and contact lens information to the patient
  • Maintaining and cleaning ophthalmic instruments
  • Assisting the ophthalmologist in basic procedures

Key Competencies:
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Professional personal presentation
  • Customer service orientation
  • Organization and planning skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Initiative
  • Reliability
  • Ability to multi-task

Education:
  • Minimum high school graduate or GED, or equivalent education and experience plus two year work experience and/or Ophthalmic Certification
Experience:
  • Minimum of two year work experience and/or Ophthalmic Certification
  • LASIK experience is a plus