St. Michael's Hospital

The Diabetes Comprehensive Care Program (DCCP) strives to provide optimum patient-focused care to all individuals that attend the Ophthalmology Offices.   This results-oriented individual will insure that all day-to-day clinic activities run smoothly, by working collaboratively with the office and diagnostic services personnel. This is a unique opportunity for the program as this position entails working alongside the St. Michael's Hospital retinal ophthalmologists in managing their patients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Perform patient workups and report results to physician. Patient workups include: patient history, measuring near and/or far visual acuity, pupillary assessment, lensometry and intra-ocular pressure measurement by applanation tonometry or tonopen. The candidate may also be required to perform ocular ultrasonography  ( B scans),Amsler-grid tests and Ocular Coherence Tomography ( OCT ) tests.
• Explain purpose and procedures for tests.
• Document test results.
• Maintain patient records.
• Maintain safe and therapeutic work environment.
• Complete basic instrument and equipment maintenance; identification of problems and arrangement of repairs.
• Order supplies and help to maintain equipment, e.g., clean lenses, change bulbs, etc. and assist in arranges servicing when necessary.
• Provide optimum patient care, along with patient education, and demonstrate a professional manner in the work setting.
• Research responsibilities include participating in research protocols in collaboration with the Ophthalmologist.
• Attend conferences and seminars to improve skills, remain current and learn of new techniques and equipment.
• Office duties as necessary, i.e. pulling and filing charts, answering phones.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a post-secondary Ophthalmic Assistant program.
• Minimum of two (2) years' recent ophthalmic experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Excellent computer knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrated excellent customer/patient service.
• Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Flexible work hours required (early and/or late start times).