Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

UnitedHealth Group•Rock Hill, NY

14h•$20 - $36•Hybrid

About The Position

Optum NY is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to join their team in Middletown and Rock Hill, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on improving healthcare. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will contribute to the vision of making healthcare better for everyone. You will have the support of a global organization to help patients live healthier lives. The role offers an exceptional career with empowerment to live your best life at work and home, the fulfillment of advancing community health, and the excitement of contributing new practice ideas that could improve care for millions. The company culture emphasizes Caring, Connecting, and Growing together.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Certification as a certified Ophthalmic Assistant by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)

Nice To Haves

BLS Certification
2+ years of directly related experience working for an Ophthalmologist

Responsibilities

Participates in the delivery of patient care in an effective manner.
Under close supervision, performs preliminary screening examinations for physician review including visual acuity, history taking, tonometry, lensometry, motility, pupil assessment, visual fields, simple color vision tests, and may perform refraction.
Examines the cornea, lens, and anterior chamber of the eye using a slit lamp and notes variations from normal.
May administer dilation or anesthetic drops.
May assist with patient contact lens insertion and removal training.
Performs stocking and maintenance functions, maintaining the physical environment of exam and procedure rooms.
Cleans and stocks rooms daily and maintains an appropriate supply of sample drug medications as needed.
Assists with ordering medical/office supplies.
Prepares for transport of contaminated instruments and equipment for sterilization.
Facilitates calibration, maintenance, and monitoring of equipment as needed.
Performs various clerical functions, assisting with appointments and telephone call screening activities.
Answers phones, takes messages and relays to appropriate individuals.
Under direction of a physician, may call the pharmacy with prescription refills and records prescriptions in the patient’s chart.
Files test results, forms, and letters into the medical record.
Demonstrates a positive, concerned, and sensitive response in the workplace.
Interacts with patients, visitors, and all personnel in a courteous manner.
Resolves conflict in a healthy and constructive manner.
Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients and co-workers; demonstrates respect for individual, cultural, and social differences.
Contributes to the positive atmosphere of the work environment.
Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
Supports the development of other staff and formal learners.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.