Certified Ophthalmic Assistant II

Sutter Health•Palo Alto, CA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require judgment and knowledge of sophisticated equipment. Assists in areas such as visual acuity testing. Performs more extensive ophthalmic care patient work ups including some advanced technical testing, i.e. Functional Dexterity Test (FDT), contrast sensitivity, Intra-Ocular Lens (IOL) Master, pupil check, angle checks, pachymetry. Assists the ophthalmologist in performing minor surgical procedures, greets and identifies patients, takes a preliminary history, and, as needed, performs visual fields, dilates pupils, and departmental duties to improve patient flow and department function.

Requirements

HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
COA-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
1 year recent relevant experience
Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology, especially relating to the eye.
Knowledge of scope of practice of a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.
Competency in basic Ophthalmic Assisting skills such as chart documentation, taking vital signs, preparing patients for exam, performing ophthalmology testing.
Ability to efficiently operate Ophthalmology equipment.
Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities paying particular attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require judgment and knowledge of sophisticated equipment.
Assists in areas such as visual acuity testing.
Performs more extensive ophthalmic care patient work ups including some advanced technical testing, i.e. Functional Dexterity Test (FDT), contrast sensitivity, Intra-Ocular Lens (IOL) Master, pupil check, angle checks, pachymetry.
Assists the ophthalmologist in performing minor surgical procedures.
Greets and identifies patients.
Takes a preliminary history.
Performs visual fields.
Dilates pupils.
Performs departmental duties to improve patient flow and department function.