AbeTheBabe Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I have a full time job (ortho) which I enjoy. I spoke today to a ophthalmology practice. They're looking to possibly hire a PA. Maybe I can do weekends in the beginning. Anyway, this would be their first PA (a couple of docs and 3-5 optometrists) and they were wondering how the PA would fit in. I know there isn't that many PAs in eye, but for those that are in it can you describe your job duties and responsibilities? Do you see patients in clinic? Assist in cataract/retina surgery? Do pre-op H&Ps? Do intravitreous injections? This particular practice also does botox, so I would probable be doing that too. Any help would be appreciated? I have 3 years experience as an MA for a retina practice before PA school so ophthalmology isn't foreign to me, but is a big shift compared to what I'm doing now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAdamsPAC Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I heard years ago that Ophthalmologist already have a corps of PAs, they're called Optometrist! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbeTheBabe Posted July 7, 2018 Author Share Posted July 7, 2018 9 minutes ago, CAdamsPAC said: I heard years ago that Ophthalmologist already have a corps of PAs, they're called Optometrist! LOL! Ha, I know! Unfortunately I didn't go to school for 3 (4?) years to learn refraction so I'm SOL there. But as far as I know optometrist cant do intravitreous injections, botox injections, assist in surgery, etc. Maybe I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAdamsPAC Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 12 minutes ago, AbeTheBabe said: Ha, I know! Unfortunately I didn't go to school for 3 (4?) years to learn refraction so I'm SOL there. But as far as I know optometrist cant do intravitreous injections, botox injections, assist in surgery, etc. Maybe I'm wrong. You can't be wrong by opening up new practice opportunities for PAs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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