ASC Ophthalmic Assistant - Dallas

Key-Whitman Eye Center • Dallas, TX

35d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an ASC Ophthalmic Assistant in Dallas. The position involves maintaining the cleanliness and order of the surgery center environment, supplies, and instruments. The assistant will also be responsible for preparing surgical cases with the necessary instrumentation, supplies, and equipment, and ensuring they are in good working order. This includes assisting in patient transportation, inventory management, and proper disposal of waste and cleaning of equipment and surfaces. A foundational understanding of basic ocular pharmacology is required, along with strict adherence to sterile technique protocols when applicable. The role may also include other assigned duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong communication and interpersonal skill
• Able to think quickly and be attentive
• Be able to work in a fast paced, team environment
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians and staff members
• Must demonstrate commitment to ongoing educations and uphold to the highest ethical principles of maintaining confidentiality
• Proficient in EMR and computer literacy
• Well organized and attentive to detail
• HIPAA knowledge and compliance

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 1 Year Medical Assistant preferred
• Some college coursework or Associates degree preferred
• BCLS preferred
• Proficiency in a second language highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Assist in the order and cleanliness of the surgery center environment, supplies and instruments
• Assists in the transportation of patients to and from the surgical suite
• Prepares for surgical cases by providing the proper instrumentation, supplies, and equipment
• May assist in assessing, ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies
• Provides necessary material, supplies, instruments and equipment in good working order for the completion of the surgical procedure
• Disposing of trash and linens, and cleaning of equipment and environmental surfaces
• Understanding basic ocular pharmacology; names of meds and their uses
• Follows sterile technique protocols when appropriate
• Other duties assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED