Medical Assistant - Ophthalmology; Ophthalmic Assistant

Description

Job Title: Ophthalmic Assistant (Level
1)
Family: Clinical
Department: Clinic
Reports to: Clinic Manager
Classification: Non-Exempt
Status: Full Time (40 hours/week)
Schedule: Variable hours and days (including occasional Saturdays)

We pursue excellence in the delivery of professional, compassionate, and complete eye care.

• Empathy | Seek to understand others’ feelings and perspectives.
• Extend Grace | Offer kindness and forgiveness.
• Desire to Help People in Need | Strong sense of social responsibility.
• Wants to Work | Perform your job to the best of your abilities.
• Invest in Yourself | Never stop learning.

The Ophthalmic Assistant (OA) position is responsible for actions that support and safeguard Fogg Remington Eye Care (FRE) Standard of Patient Care. The OA provides support to ophthalmologists and optometrists. OA’s multi-task and regularly complete ad hoc projects. The workday goes by quickly, and no two days are exactly alike. The OA should be committed to the Company's strong learning culture and creating a positive patient experience.

They are responsible for performing various tasks, including patient intake, vision testing, and assisting with minor surgical procedures. The OA must have excellent communication and organizational skills and a strong eye for anatomy and physiology knowledge. They must work well with patients of all ages and backgrounds.

• Gather information about the patient's primary concern.
• Record the gathered information in the patient's medical records.
• Obtain the patient's medical history.
• Perform a test for visual acuity.
• Conduct a test for stereopsis.
• Perform a test for color vision.
• Administer a test for Confrontational Visual Field Testing (CVF).
• Perform Non-Contact Tonometry (NCT).
• Use an auto refractometer.
• Use an auto lensometer.
• Administer eye drops to the patient.
• Assess the patient's pupils.
• Ensure exam room drawers are stocked.
• Ensure exam rooms have the necessary forms.
• Restock alcohol bottles.
• Use a Tonopen to measure intraocular pressure.
• Open and close exam rooms.
• Know basic eye terminology.
• Explain the Contact Lens Agreement and Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) agreements to the patient.
• Maintain proper structure in medical records and Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Serve as a scribe for ODs and MDs, including coding and documentation.

• Cross-train in relevant/related functions and roles as necessary, and assist/train other staff in related functions as needed.
• Has not been sanctioned or excluded from participation in federal or state healthcare programs by a federal or state law enforcement, regulatory, or licensing agency.
• Maintain confidentiality by safeguarding ePHI and demonstrating HIPAA compliance to our patients.
• Ensure that HIPAA privacy policies are clearly understood and followed.
• Present a positive view of FRE to the community.
• Protect company assets.
• Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.
• Support the team to reach common goals.
• Be able to think and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies.
• May drive on company business.
• Comply with all FRE policies and procedures, including but not limited to workplace safety, reporting work-related injuries, Infection Control, and preventing potential safety risks for staff, clients, and others.
• Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee loyees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time, and prepared to start working. Employees also are expected to remain at work for their entire work schedule. Late arrival, early departure, or other absences from scheduled hours are disruptive and must be avoided.
• Other duties as assigned. Please note that this…