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August, 2011
Company Description:
Northwest Eye Clinic, a multi specialty group founded over 40 years ago, is the oldest, largest, and most respected eye care practice in Northwest Minneapolis and its suburbs. From conducting routine eye exams, diagnosing eye disease, performing advanced surgical procedures, to handling eye emergencies 24 hours a day, our goal at Northwest Eye Clinic is to provide the highest quality eye care for adults and children of all ages.
JOB SUMMARY
To accurately and efficiently perform an extensive number of data collection functions as delegated by the physician to allow for proper professional diagnosis of patient's conditions and to do so in a way that instills patient confidence in the treatment. To assist in the training and mentoring of less experience clinical staff.Hours:
Hours run: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m or 8:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m Monday through Friday with an occasional Saturday.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Care
Open exam rooms at the beginning of the shift, ensure all equipment is clean and ready for the doctor
Stock all necessary supplies
Clean all equipment and close down exam rooms at the end of the day
Perform and document subjective and objective ophthalmic testing efficiently to provide basic and extensive information necessary for ophthalmic examinations. This includes but is not limited to: history, visual acuities, lensometry (manual and auto), keratometry (manual and automated) visual fields, tonometry, A-scan, B-scan, fundus photography, perform refractive surgery workup's, assist with basic and complex clinical procedures, scribing, neutralization of contact lenses, fitting and evaluation of contact lenses perform I&R's, documentation of contact lens orders and pricing, cleaning and polishing of contact lenses
Acquaint all patients with the office procedures to which they will be exposed. Inform patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed and how they will be affected during the tests
Assist in the maintenance and calibration of equipment
Assist with ongoing education and mentoring of staff
Support clinic team
Perform all other duties as assigned
COMMUNICATION
Interact with Clinic Operations Manager, MD's, OD's, Clinic Director, Executive Director
Interact with other members of the clinical team
REQUIREMENTS/ EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferably certified as an Ophthalmic Assistant
Preferably 1-year experience in ophthalmic or optometric practice
Contact lens experience desired
NCLC desired
Maintain current level of JCAHPO certification yearly
Maintain certification in CPR.
Working knowledge of all aspects regarding ophthalmic care.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Well organized with attention to detail
Analytical
Problem solver
Ability to multitask
Personable and empathetic with patient's needs and concerns
Ability to work as a team member