Ophthalmic Assistant

Overview

The Ophthalmic Assistant conducts measurements and tests that provide the Physician with the information needed to arrive at a diagnosis and to prescribe treatment. The incumbent is responsible for appropriate documentation in compliance with standards and provides excellent patient services. Pay range: $16.67 - 34.68/hr.

• Reviews patient charts to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity.
• Performs testing required by type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and history, including but not limited to OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry.
• Performs lensometry, automated refractometry, slit lamp exam including applanation tonometry and anterior chamber angle assessment, basic muscle balance testing, assesses pupils, confrontation visual fields and gross external exam.
• Performs advanced ophthalmic procedures.
• Acts as scribe while the physician examines patients, entering data into electronic medical records or handwritten in paper charts.
• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
• Assists ensuring office procedures are adhered to and required informed consent is obtained.
• Assists with patient education.
• Oversees patient flow throughout the day.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
• Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations. Understands and accepts responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer.
• Maintains a positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.

• Competitive Compensation – Base salary, performance bonuses, and regular reviews.
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; and wellness program.
• Retirement Planning – 401(k) with company match.
• Generous Time Off – Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
• Learning & Development – career growth programs.
• Other Perks – Commuter benefits, Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness plans, FSA/HSA and Dependent Care FSA, employee discounts, and more.

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED). Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline preferred.

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Experience:

0-2 years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience.

• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception), normal range of hearing, ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (gloves, face mask, eye shield, gown), standing for long periods of time.
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions and work performed. Willing to accept constructive feedback.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly with attention to all details of a project or task.
• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to and facilitate change in the workplace.
• Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with others using good listening skills.
• Empathetic – Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of patients and co-workers.
• Initiative – Ability to make decisions and take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Desire to excel, attempting non-routine tasks.
• Judgment – Ability to make sound decisions using available information.
• Reliability – Can be relied upon to demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.
• Team Player – The ability to work with others and independently for a common goal. Puts aside own individual needs to work toward the larger group objective and reinforces the contribution of others.
• Relevant computer skills – Able to navigate between screens and accurately enter data.

An office environment with a controlled atmosphere. Possible exposure to staff or patients with communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens.