CLINIC NURSE

Coordinates with the front desk on appointments scheduled for the daybased 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 doctorAdvice patients on procedures to be undertaken, including the rates, and inquires on patient’s preference when to have it doneAssist patients to the examination rooms for consultation and treatment by the OphthalmologistUshers patients to billing with the duly accomplished charge slipSummarizes the number of patients checked by the optometrists and the doctors at the end of the dayFor 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 captureSecures signed consent form from patient who will undergo LASIK surgeryInstruct the patient to read the fixation target chartCoordinates with the Optometrist for manifest refraction and other necessary work-upUpdates the OR staff regarding patient’s statusInstill dilating drops to patients for cyclopegic refraction and surgical wavefrontAssist the Ophthalmologist in making the eye in preparation for surgeryEscorts the patient to the cashier to settle payment duesEnsures that the patient records are complete before proceeding to the operation roomEndorses nurses to the pre-operative room nurseEscorts the patient from the operating room to waiting companionPerforms other tasks that may be assigned from time to time by the immediate supervisor

During Cataract day:

Ensures patient records are complete and correctEscorts the patient to the cashier to settle payment duesEnsures the pre-operative drops are instilledChecks pupil dilationUpdates the pre-operative nurse regarding patient statusEscorts patient to the operating roomInstills 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 therapyAssists the Ophthalmologist during consultation, laser therapy and ultrasound Coordinates with the Optometrist regarding patients for cycloplegic refractionCoordinates with front officers staff regarding patient surgery scheduleEscorts the patient to the cashier to settle payment duesPerforms other tasks that may be assigned from time to time by the immediate supervisor