Daily Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinates with the front desk on appointments scheduled for the day
Based on doctors schedule, retrieves patient chart and classifies them (new or former patient, LASIK, Phaco or Gencon)- Assist doctors and follows instructions on the next step to take based on the findings of the doctor
Advices patients on procedures to be undertaken, including the rates, and inquires on patient's preference when to have it done
- Assist patients to the examination rooms for consultation and treatment by the Ophthalmologist
Ushers patients to billing with the duly accomplished charge slip- Summarizes the number of patients checked by the optometrists and the doctors at the end of the day
For cataract surgery patients, provide referral slip for Cardia-Pulmonary clearance as needed. They will also have to undergo a retinal screening and cataract workup
During LASIK surgery day:
- Guides the patient to operating room for image capture
Secures signed consent form from patient who will undergo LASIK surgery- Instruct the patient to read the fixation target chart
Coordinates with the Optometrist for manifest refraction and other necessary work-up
- Updates the OR staff regarding patient's status
Instill dilating drops to patients for cyclopegic refraction and surgical wavefront- Assist the Ophthalmologist in making the eye in preparation for surgery
Escorts the patient to the cashier to settle payment dues
- Ensures that the patient records are complete before proceeding to the operation room
Endorses nurses to the pre-operative room nurse- Escorts the patient from the operating room to waiting companion
Performs other tasks that may be assigned from time to time by the immediate supervisor
During Cataract day:
- Ensures patient records are complete and correct
Escorts the patient to the cashier to settle payment dues- Ensures the pre-operative drops are instilled
Checks pupil dilation
- Updates the pre-operative nurse regarding patient status
Escorts patient to the operating room- Instills dilating on patient for retina screening, cycloplegic refraction, laser therapy like Pan Retinal Photocoagulation (PRP), Focal Laser Therapy (FLT) and VagCapsulotomy (Yag Cap), and other procedures such as Automated Visual Field (AVF) and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
Instill topical anesthesia on patients for laser therapy
- Assists the Ophthalmologist during consultation, laser therapy and ultrasound
Coordinates with the Optometrist regarding patients for cycloplegic refraction- Coordinates with front officers staff regarding patient surgery schedule
Escorts the patient to the cashier to settle payment dues
- Performs other tasks that may be assigned from time to time by the immediate supervisor
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company Christmas gift Employee discount
Paid training
Schedule:Supplemental pay types: Overtime pay
