Medical Assistant, Ophthalmology - PRN
Core
Assists ophthalmologists in providing patient care during visits, including pre-op assessment, monitoring vital signs, and assisting during laser procedures.
Role type
Medical Assistant (Ophthalmic Technician)
Builds
Patient care services in an ophthalmology surgery center
Domain
Healthcare / Ophthalmology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aseptic technique, patient monitoring, surgical supply management, equipment maintenance, patient education, emergency response, documentation
Preferred skills
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Responsibilities
Monitor vital signs and transport patients, maintain aseptic technique, stock and maintain surgical supplies, check sterilizer and refrigerator temperatures, assist in pre-op assessment, discontinue Hep-Locks, assist physician during laser procedures, perform fingerstick blood sugar, document results in medical record, assist with post-op instruction review, initiate emergency measures for adverse patient conditions, attend departmental meetings and in-service education
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, direct supervision