Ophthalmic Assistant I

Beth Israel Lahey Health

2d•$29 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Assistant I fulfills numerous functions to prepare patients for evaluation by an Ophthalmologist and/or Optometrist. Primary responsibilities include acquiring health histories from patients, performing preliminary eye function testing, managing patient flow, and maintaining equipment. Participates in employer-sponsored training and continuing education with the requirement of becoming certified by JCAHPO as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) within 18 months from date of hire.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
0-1 years related work experience required.
Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or Technical training in Medical Assistant or other healthcare training preferred.
Experience in an ophthalmology practice or a graduate of an accredited Ophthalmic Assistant program or one year of clinical work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Escorts patients to and from exam rooms.
Takes a complete history focusing on the patient's eye symptoms.
Reviews allergies and medications.
Performs visual acuity tests and uses tonopens and applanation to measure intraocular pressure.
Performs visual fields, A/B ultrasonic scans, autorefraction, OCT, fundus photography, lensometry and topography.
Monitors provider schedules and patient flow.
Gathers and coordinates information necessary for patient records.
Monitors supply rooms and keeps exam rooms stocked and supplied.
Cleans and maintains equipment and coordinates repairs as needed.
Trains on the job for new tasks and ancillary skills as needed.
Participates in employer sponsored training and continuing education with the goal of becoming a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) within 18 months from date of hire.