Eye Care Assistant - Full Time - West Bloomfield

GENERAL SUMMARY:

• Eye care assistants perform administrative and clinical duties that vary by subspecialty.

• They work under direction or supervision of a physician who is licensed to practice medicine and surgery and is qualified in ophthalmology.

• In general, they take medical histories, measure visual acuity and intraocular pressure, record vital signs, assist in patient education/compliance, prepare patients for examination by the physician, and assist the physician during the examination and/or surgery.

• Ophthalmic allied health professionals are not independent practitioners and do not diagnose or treat eye disorders, nor do they prescribe medications.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Position requires a high level of initiative and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Visual/hearing/verbal requirements:

• The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer).

• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand during test procedures, in taking patient histories, and in performing tests on patients.

• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

• Manual dexterity is required to operate various equipment in the performance of duties.

• Attention to detail necessary due to the exacting nature of the position.

• Ability to find information and identify essential information in managing patient information.

• Works in a patient care environment with possible exposure to infectious diseases.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group

• Department: Ophthalmology-WB Super Vision

• Shift: Day Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable