Ophthalmology Physician Assistant

Job Description:

Performs preliminary examinations and evaluations of patients with ocular complaints, disease, or disorders by initiating and executing technical tests utilized exclusively in ophthalmology. Provides information to and consults with ophthalmologists.

Job Essentials

• Rooms patients and takes patient histories, HPI >=4 components.
• Performs eye tests under Ophthalmology Quality Standards of Care including vision screenings, manual refractions, and various diagnostic tests, etc.
• Facilitates the workflow of patients when assigned various clinical/technician role(s). Anticipates the flow of patient traffic and helps the other technicians do various patient diagnostic testing.
• Facilitates prior authorization.
• Performs highly accurate manual refractions within a timely manner.
• Maintains proficiency in glaucoma testing, visual fields, fundus photos, refracting and topography.
• Ensur...