• Job Description

  Req#: 945880

  Being a part of a large family has advantages. With more than 500 ProMedica Physicians and advanced practice providers, our network is the region’s most complete, with connections to leading hospitals and a wide spectrum of health services. ProMedica Physicians have locations serving northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, all working together with a single mission: the health of our communities.

  POSITION SUMMARY
  Provide technical support to Ophthalmologist/Optometrist. Patient-care duties may include obtaining and recording of medical histories and patient ocular history, as well as performing patient specific ophthalmic testing/exams and administering eye drops prior to the patient seeing the provider.

  ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Greet patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.
  • Review patient’s chart prior to exam to anticipate testing, procedures, and as needed instruments, supplies or equipment.
  • Obtain patient history, update medications and medical procedures.
  • Perform testing prior to physician exam including but not limited to visual acuity, pupillary & muscle evaluation, IOP measurement, visual field testing, OCT, Pentacam and refractions.
  • Assist physician in minor office surgery, laser procedures, or intraocular injections.
  • Administer drops and therapeutic in-office medications as instructed by physician.
  • Instruct patients both verbally and with written instructions regarding medications and treatment. Answer patient questions and follow up with patient as needed.
  • Follows up with pharmacies with renewals and prior authorizations as instructed by physician.
  • Escorts patients from exam room to appropriate area (i.e.: reception area, dilating room, additional testing, or scheduling).
  • Clean and sterilize equipment and maintain autoclave in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.

  Education: High School diploma or GED
  

  Skills:

  • Demonstrate basic computer skills.
  • Able to promote a strong commitment towards achieving outstanding internal and external customer satisfaction and superior patient experience.
  • Must be able to understand directions (written and verbal), communicate and respond to inquiries; requires effective interpersonal skills.
  • Must be able to demonstrate good judgment in a fast-paced environment.

  ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica

  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

• About the company

  ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organization serving communities in 30 states.

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