Noncertified Ophthalmic Assistant _Central Houston

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  Gramercy, Tanglewood, Memorial City (Houston, TX 77025)
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Travel Percentage:
  Two Locations
• Job Category:
  Health Care
• Reliable transportation required. Mileage compensation provided.

Contributes to the organization by floating to multiple locations as needed, working closely with the ophthalmologist to perform basic, advance, and complex preliminary tests and measurements of the eyes. The OA floater generally meets with the patient before the Ophthalmologist to obtain medical history and prepare the patient for the examination.

• Properly stock, prepare, and maintain the cleanliness of exam rooms during clinic.
• Review patient chart for accuracy of information.
• Prepare patients for physician’s exam.
• Perform tests based on the specific reasons for the visit and physician’s preference.
• Assist with in‑office procedures.
• Prepare and ensure all consent forms are complete and accurate prior to in‑office procedures. Clean room after procedure.
• Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
• Act as a scribe to assist physicians with entering exam information into the electronic record. Order diagnostic tests electronically and submit prescription refills approved by physician.
• Assist with preparing letters to patients and referring physicians.
• Assist with diagnostic testing; follow‑up on diagnostic tests when directed by physician.
• Schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments.
• Assist in training of other ophthalmic assistants.
• Meet and adhere to HEAs policies and procedures, uphold ethical principles and patient confidentiality, and comply with all State and Federal regulations.
• Float between HEA locations to support staffing needs of multiple locations and/or departments; work location and/or department may be assigned at short notice.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business operational needs.

• Visual Assessment
• Visual Field Testing (CVF, Amsler Grid, HVF)
• Pupil Assessment
• Tonometry (iCare, Goldmann Applanation, Tonopen)
• Keratometry (manual and automated)
• Ocular Motility Testing
• Lensometry (manual and automated)
• Refraction (phoropter, duochrome, fogging, Prince rule, trial frame)
• Retinoscopy and Refinement (COT and COMT level)
• Basic Contact Lens knowledge
• Ophthalmic Coding
• Scribing

• BAT
• Basic slit lamp examination and angle/anterior chamber evaluation (use of lighting, filters, and stains)
• Pachymetry
• Tear Osmolarity
• Quickvue Adenovirus
• Inflamma Dry
• Color Vision
• Stereo Vision
• Maddox Rod

• Continuing
  
  Education:
  
  JCAHPO & ABOC
• Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Leave
• Medical, Dental, 401(k)
• Free Life Insurance & LTD
• Eye Care Benefits & Optical Discounts

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Certifications & Licenses:
  Basic Life Support (BLS). If not BLS certified at time of employment, must be obtained within 6 months. Uncertified Ophthalmic Assistants must obtain JCAHPO (COA, COT, or COMT) certification within 1 year.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 1‑2 years’ experience working with ophthalmologist. Bilingual Spanish a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V