Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Specialty Clinic

Citizens Health•Colby, KS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Citizens Health is hiring a full-time Certified Ophthalmic Assistant at Citizens Medical Center Specialty Clinic in Colby, Kansas. The assistant generates preliminary information for the ophthalmologist, reviews patient status, performs medical tests, and supports patient flow and in-office procedures. The position reports to the Specialty Clinic Manager. Days and hours are determined by the needs of the practice and include some early evening hours; Saturdays may also be included. Pay depends on experience. Citizens Health is a community-based, private, not-for-profit organization serving northwest Kansas. Its operations include a critical access hospital, an outpatient rural health clinic, a skilled nursing facility, an onsite childcare center, a durable medical equipment business, and an outpatient pharmacy. The organization states that it strives to provide progressive, dependable, knowledgeable, compassionate, evidence-based care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Good computer skills, including navigating between screens and accurately entering data.
Interpersonal skills to function in a team setting.
Be a self-starter who takes initiative, is open-minded, and works as a team player.
Maintain a positive attitude and create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
Demonstrate integrity and accountability.
Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strive for self-improvement.
Adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
Arrive on time and as scheduled.
Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
Maintain professional conduct and appearance and behavior that reflects the institution’s image.

Nice To Haves

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant certification is preferred; the employer is willing to train the successful candidate to receive certification.

Responsibilities

Review patient charts for completeness and accuracy and perform testing based on the scheduled exam type, patient complaint, and history.
Act as a scribe during physician examinations, entering data into electronic medical records or paper charts, and oversee patient flow.
Obtain ocular and systemic histories and accurately record visual acuity.
Perform lensometry, refractometry, applanation tonometry, basic muscle balance testing, pupil assessment, anterior chamber assessment, confrontation visual fields, and gross external examinations.
Administer diagnostic tests.
Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under physician direction.
Assist with in-office procedures, including ensuring informed consent is obtained and setting up and cleaning up after procedures.
Perform advanced ophthalmic procedures.
Assist in training other ophthalmic assistants.
Assist with patient education.
Maintain clean and orderly examination rooms during the workday.
Comply with practice procedures, protocols, and state and federal regulations.
Report potential or suspected errors to a supervisor or Compliance Officer.
Maintain a cooperative, self-motivated, courteous, and professional attitude.
Complete other duties as assigned.