Ophthalmic Administrative Assistant Jobs in Kansas

Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with others using good listening skills.

Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity.

Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.

Performs testing required by type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and history.

Acts as scribe while physician examines patient entering data into electronic medical records.

Administers diagnostic tests including but not limited to OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry

Work requires an education background generally equivalent to a high school education.

Examine the cornea, lens, and anterior chamber of the eye using a slit lamp and note variations from normal.

May administer dilation or anesthetic drops or assist with patient contact lens insertion and removal training.

Alleviate patient and family concerns by explaining diagnostic procedures and method of treatment.

Complete stocking and maintenance functions and maintain the physical environment of exam and procedure rooms.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.