PD Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Irvine GHEI Ophthalmology - Varied

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

98d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant will demonstrate competency in all duties typically performed by a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant. The role involves initiating patient care by performing preliminary examinations, including recording history, testing visual acuity, checking intra-ocular pressure, using a lensometer, conducting automated and simple manifest refractions, and screening color tests. The incumbent will perform special tests based on physicians' orders, including keratometer readings, visual fields, GDX, topography, and axial length measurements. Additionally, the role includes managing patient and pharmacy telephone calls, processing prescription refills, setting up and assisting with minor surgical procedures, maintaining ophthalmic equipment, educating patients, and retrieving lab and radiology reports via computer.

Requirements

Understanding of medical terminology, infectious control techniques and age related acuity levels
Previous experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant
Demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Competent in collecting and interpreting data about the patient's status
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Current COA certification
Current BLS certification required by time of hire
Capable of performing all but the most specialized tests and patient work ups
Able to evaluate and document the patient/family response to care
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Title 22 and JCAHO standards
Surgical Technician certification
Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese
Ability to instruct others in the use of equipment and performance of procedures

Responsibilities

Perform preliminary examinations including recording patient history, visual acuity, intra-ocular pressure, and color screening
Neutralize current lenses with the lensometer
Perform automated and simple manifest refractions
Perform special tests including keratometer readings, visual fields, GDX, topography, and axial length measurements
Assist with patient and pharmacy telephone calls and prescription refills
Set up, assist with, and clean up after minor surgical procedures
Clean, operate, and maintain ophthalmic equipment
Educate patients and provide instructions for care
Retrieve lab and radiology reports using a computer