Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
• Assist health care professionals
• Develop information materials for patients
• Follow through on treatment programs with patients
• Maintain prescription records
• Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments
• Record test results and medications given by ophthalmologists
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Record vital signs
• Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
• Maintain supplies
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Perform general clerical duties
• Process files and paperwork
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history
• Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player