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CABARRUS EYE CENTER
Ophthalmic Assistants
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What they do
An Ophthalmic Technician makes prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses by cutting and shaping lenses according to individual prescriptions. May make lenses for other optical equipment, such as telescopes or microscopes. Works in medical equipment manufacturing facilities and laboratories, retail stores, or in the offices of optometrists and physicians.
$40,931 / year median in North Carolina
+26% projected growth
Job Description
Cabarrus Eye Center is a busy, fast paced 9 doctor Multi Specialty Ophthalmology practice in Concord, NC.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Greet and room patients.
- Obtain and document past medical and surgical histories, history of present illness (HPI).
- Reviews patients chart prior to physician exam to anticipate procedures and supplies or equipment that may be needed.
- Primary duty will be to scribe with a doctor to include knowledge of ophthalmic terminology, accurate spelling and legible handwriting. Prefer knowledge of preliminary ophthalmic work-up: including Chief complaint, Visual Assessment Visual Field Testing, Pupil Assessment, Tonometry, and Administering ophthalmic drops and ointments.
- Develops positive and effective relationships with patients and their families.
- Performs administrative tasks which include responding to inquiries in messaging and voice mail systems.
- Performs stocking and maintenance functions. Maintains physical environment of workup and exam rooms. Cleans and stocks rooms daily and maintains appropriate supplies.
- Predictable, reliable and prompt attendance.