Clinical Assistant
Busy Edmonds area, four doctor eye clinic, seeks full-time, outgoing, detail and customer service
oriented team player. Experience in eye care or medicine preferred. Great benefits, including
401K, medical insurance, profit sharing and more. Salary depends upon experience and training.
Job Purpose:
Helps optometry/ophthalmology patients by providing information, services, and assistance.
Duties:
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Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming
purpose of visit.
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Checks condition of patients' eyes by observing pupils, muscle, visual acuity, extraocular
movements, intraocular pressure and blood pressure.
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Prepares patients for eye examination by dilating their pupils.
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Performs advanced testing, such as Retinal Photos, Visual Fields, A-scans, OCT’s & PHP’s.
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Helps with office procedures such as laser surgeries, tear duct probes/punctal plugs.
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Secures patient information by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing
diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential.
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Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders, use of drops, contact lenses, drugs,
and questions about surgery.
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Schedules surgeries by making arrangements with the surgical center; verifying times with
patients; preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
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Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following office
standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
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Inventory stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
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Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting
breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
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Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional
publications.
Skills/Qualifications:
Customer Focus, Verbal Communication, Organization, Teamwork, Effective Patient Flow, &
Professionalism