Ophthalmic Assistant, Dr. Haney - Blakeney; Pediatric Clinic

Overview

Ophthalmic Assistant role at Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. (CEENTA).

• Greet and room patients.
• Obtain and document past medical and surgical histories, chief complaint, history of present illness (HPI) and vital signs.
• Reconcile and document patient medications and allergies in the EHR system.
• Perform preliminary ophthalmic work-up, including but not limited to:
  Visual Assessment, Confrontational Visual Field Testing, Pupil Assessment, Tonometry, Keratometry, Ocular Motility Testing, Glare Testing, Refractometry, Pachymetry, Lensometry, Slit Lamp Examination, Ishihara (Color) Plate Testing, Stereo Testing, Amsler Grid, Schirmer Testing.
• Perform specialty testing including but not limited to OCT, Visual Fields, Topography, Biometry and Pentacam
• Assist the Provider with patient examination, treatment and in-office procedures as needed.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by the Provider.
• Prepare and/or collect laboratory specimens.
• Act as a scribe as needed by the Provider.
• Explain treatment procedures and provide approved educational information to patients and their families.
• Respond to patient questions and prescription refill requests via phone or the EHR messaging system.
• Manage Provider schedule(s) in the EHR system, which includes scheduling patients for appointments, and in-office procedures.
• Schedule patient surgeries.
• Maintain applicable work queues in the EHR system.
• Index lab reports, procedure and office notes and outside documentation pertinent to patient care from the document management system to the EHR system.
• Perform clinical room turnover/set-up and equipment sterilization.
• Maintain OSHA standards to ensure a sterilized and safe environment.
• Maintain stock of office, clinical and clinic specific supplies and order from appropriate vendor when needed.
• Assist with the training/onboarding of new staff and apprentices.
• Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the position.
• The ability to work on-site.
• Predictable, reliable, and prompt attendance.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an International Council of Accreditation (ICA) accredited clinical training program OR completion of an IJCAHPO or AAO independent study course preferred.
• One to two years’ experience as a clinical technician in an Ophthalmology or Optometry practice preferred.
• Certification:
  Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification from IJCAHPO required for respective roles; maintain certification and provide proof.
• Current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant functions in a multi-specialty clinic with high patient volume. This role may be exposed to contagious or infectious diseases, and therefore, may be required to wear personal protective equipment s position routinely uses standard medical office equipment as well as standard medical diagnostic equipment.

This is a non-exempt, part-time position with core hours Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Hours are subject to variation based upon clinic needs. On-site work is required.

The physical and mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit at a computer; type; perform repetitive mouse clicks; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms to assist patients and providers/staff.
• Occasionally assists with moving or positioning wheelchair-bound patients, clinical equipment; up to 300 lbs and office supplies up to 30 lbs.

• Abili…