Optical assistant Jobs in Midland, TX

Description :

• Greet patients in the waiting area, assure patient flow runs smoothly and efficiently, escort patients to discharge counter.
• Obtain patient history; assess / triage patient, measure vital signs, and record information in patients chart.
• Explain treatment procedures and prepare patient and exam room for examination.
• Position instruments and equipment and hand to physician as directed. Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment after use.
• Administer injections, medications, eye and ear irrigations, dress / bandage wounds and incisions, start / monitor IV, draw blood and assist physician or mid-level provider with any procedures.
• Perform diagnostic tests including eye exams, EKG's, defibrillator, cardiac monitoring, oxygen equipment, pulse ox, peak flow and inhalation treatment equipment.
• Perform CLIA-waived lab tests, draw blood, and collect, label and process specimens for send-out.
• Perform both DOT and Non-Dot urine drug screens, using proper chain of custody; ensure preparation for pick-up and shipment to appropriate laboratory.
• Perform dosage calculations for administering medications.
• Complete medical chart to include medical services rendered, test results and supplies used by the end of the work day.
• Report to work on time when scheduled.
• Follow all policies in Employee handbook.
• Perform inventory count and submit on the date it is due.
• Perform patient call backs, arrange referrals and testing,
• Perform quality checks on medical equipment.
• Assist registration staff and perform additional clerical duties as necessary.

Requirements :

Additional Info : Preferred Skills

Two (2) years medical experience