Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Springfield ClinicSpringfield, IL
14dOnsite

About The Position

The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant functions as an assistant to the Ophthalmologist or Optometrist in providing basic direct patient care.

Requirements

  • Current JCAHPO certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant.
  • CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Perform variety of visual acuity testing, pupillary evaluation and diagnostic tests. Administer eye medications and irrigating solutions under supervision of eye doctor.
  • Obtain basic history, chief complaint from patient including past ocular, medical, family and social history.
  • Order medical testing and schedule/coordinate surgeries. Assist with minor surgeries. Perform basic diagnostic skills and testing. This includes manual/auto lensometry, keratometry, visual fields, applanation tonometry and fundus photography.
  • Possess general medical knowledge. Has a basic understanding of ocular anatomy and diseases. Is familiar with ophthalmic medications. Can phone in prescription medications into a pharmacy.
  • General knowledge of medical equipment and instrument maintenance and calibration.
  • Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
  • Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
  • Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.
  • Perform other job duties as assigned.
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