Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
About The Position
Beloit Health System at Beloit Clinic Ophthalmology is hiring for a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant. This position will work as part of our busy Ophthalmology Department at Beloit Clinic. The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant will schedule biometries, order supplies, perform visual fields, assist in exams with providers, complete scribe duties, document, and assist in the department as needed. This role will assure efficient delivery of patient care by serving as a resource and expert to staff in the Ophthalmology department. The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant will provide training on all current and new equipment and electronic medical recording devices.
Requirements
- Completion of accredited Ophthalmology Program, or High School Diploma with 2 years of experience
- Must complete certification within 2 years or hire
- Experience in Ophthalmology Department
- Exceptional customer services skills
Responsibilities
- Prepares patient medical records in preparation for appointment
- Escorts patient to room and updates medical history and vitals
- Prepares patient for exam by completing diagnostic procedures as directed
- Assesses interior chamber depth
- Assists with fundus photography and fluorescein angiography
- Performs biometrics
- Prepares patient for examination or procedures
- Assists with patient inquiries
- May act as scribe
- Schedule biometries
- Order supplies
- Perform visual fields
- Assist in exams with providers
- Complete scribe duties
- Document and assist in department as needed
- Serve as a resource and expert to staff in Ophthalmology department
- Provide train on all current and new equipment and electronic medical recording devices
Benefits
- Benefits Eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
