Optometrist Assistant

2 days ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa American Vision Partners Full time
Company Overview

American Vision Partners (AVP) is a leading provider of comprehensive eye care services. We partner with respected ophthalmology practices to deliver high-quality patient care, pioneering research and technology.

Job Summary

The Ophthalmic Assistant will be responsible for preparing patients for exams, gathering medical information, performing preliminary tests and providing exceptional patient experiences.

Responsibilities
  • Welcome patients and visitors with a positive disposition
  • Ensure clinic flow by keeping doctors' rooms filled
  • Obtain patient histories through intake assessments, noting findings in Electronic Health Records
  • Perform visual acuity, auto-refraction, manual and automated lensometry, Goldmann and Tonopen tonometry tests and keratometry on patients
  • Check pupils, extra-ocular muscles, confrontational fields and insert eye drops for dilation
  • Run diagnostic tests such as Immersion A-scan, OCTs and Visual Fields
  • Administer color vision, depth perception and Schirmer's tear testing as needed
  • Assist in minor office procedures (lasers, excisions, etc.)
  • Educate patients on ophthalmic conditions and consent for procedures and surgery
  • Maintain exam rooms, including cleaning/sterilization as necessary
Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • At least 1-year of experience in Ophthalmology preferred
  • COA, COT certification a plus
  • Detail-oriented; reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Flexible schedule working Monday-Friday

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