This is part III in a series. The first interview helps the hiring manager get to know you. Just relax and be yourself. The hiring manager is looking for …

This is the second article in a series. The first verbal contact may be when the hiring manager calls to make an appointment for an interview. This is your opportunity for a first impression.

Job interviews can be nerve-wracking. Knowing what the hiring manager is thinking may give you an edge.

Don't be intimidated by the Keratometer.  Manual Keratometry is not difficult and is an important skill every technician who works in an anterior segment practice should have.

Share your career with others who are searching for a rewarding career and share this blog post with them. If you'd like more information about Ophthalmic Medical Assisting …

We check ocular motility to determine if there is an underlying medical condition which needs treatment.  Evaluation strategies include …

I can hardly think of a greater misnomer than "Meaningful Use". The most frequent pain-point Ophthalmologists and Ophthalmic Practice Administrators and staff express to me is the onerous requirements for meeting Meaningful Use.

I know.... I know... you're sick of hearing about the need for increased efficiency.  But keep reading. 'Efficiency' is not a four letter word.

Your doctor will scrutinize your refraction, so why not learn to do it yourself first? Following are some strategies for analyzing your refractive findings.

Today's patient is a more savvy consumer than years past. They are more informed and more demanding of a satisfactory encounter. As care providers, we are invested in this.

I struggled with trying to get my staff to keep the exam lanes stocked. We had discussed the importance of doing so at staff meeting after staff meeting and it continued to be an ongoing problem …

Practices must continually drive new patients in the door in order to maintain a viable practice.  Marketing, professional referrals and good word of mouth brings them in the door. After that, it’s up to YOU

The vast majority of today's ophthalmic medical assistants are trained on the job. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment in this field will grow 30% from 2012-2022.

Our patients want steak but we have a hot dog budget. This creates an environment in which productivity must increase without compromising patient care and the patient experience.

You may have heard of ATPO but weren't sure what it was all about. I'm here to set the record straight on what ATPO can do for YOU!