Ophthalmology Assistant - Marshall Eye Surgeons

Marshall Health • Huntington, WV

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About The Position

Greets patients and prepares them for physician's examination. Screens patients for appropriate information. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests. Maintains and assists with the preparation of equipment and aids physicians during treatment, examination, and testing of patients. Handles telephone inquiries from patients regarding test results, medications, and treatment instructions as directed by the physician. Arranges hospitalization, referrals, or performance of special procedures for patients. Maintains a clean, attractive work area and keeps clinical areas stocked with appropriate medical supplies. Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments, surgical trays, etc. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Ability to greet patients and prepare them for examination.
• Skill in screening patients for appropriate information.
• Competence in instructing patients on sample collection and tests.
• Proficiency in maintaining and preparing equipment.
• Ability to assist physicians during treatment, examination, and testing.
• Capability to handle telephone inquiries regarding test results, medications, and treatment instructions.
• Skill in arranging hospitalization, referrals, or special procedures.
• Ability to maintain a clean work area and stock clinical areas with supplies.
• Proficiency in cleaning and sterilizing medical instruments and surgical trays.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and prepares them for physician's examination.
• Screens patients for appropriate information.
• Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
• Maintains and assists with the preparation of equipment and aids physicians during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Handles telephone inquiries from patients regarding test results, medications, and treatment instructions as directed by the physician.
• Arranges hospitalization, referrals, or performance of special procedures for patients.
• Maintains a clean, attractive work area and keeps clinical areas stocked with appropriate medical supplies.
• Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments, surgical trays, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed