Ophthalmic Assistant I

Sutter Health•Santa Barbara, CA

About The Position

This is an entry-level position at Sansum Clinic within Sutter Health. The Ophthalmic Assistant I is responsible for performing all pre-tests, refractions (with training and demonstrated competency), and assisting physicians with exams and/or procedures. Key duties include standing, rooming patients, taking blood pressures, chart documentation, taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and performing various ophthalmology tests. The role requires the ability to understand and carry out physician or supervisor orders, operate specialized ophthalmic and visual testing equipment, and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff.

Requirements

HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
COA-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant within 18 months OR COT-Certified Ophthalmic Technician within 18 months
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Skill in operating a computer, and general office skills
Problem identification and problem solving
Ability to understand and carry out assigned orders by physician or supervisors
Customer service skills with patients, physicians, co-workers and all supervisor/management positions
Ability to make simple mathematical computations
Ability to work independently
Ability to effectively prioritize tasks
Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and decision making
Ability to work effectively as team member
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public
Knowledge, understanding, and ability to operate visual testing equipment
Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
Ability to efficiently operate Ophthalmology equipment
Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities paying particular attention to detail
Verbal and written communication skills for regular contact with physicians, patients and staff
Competency in basic Ophthalmic Assisting skills such as chart documentation, taking vital signs, preparing patients for exam, performing ophthalmology testing
Knowledge of the most commonly used terms (ICD-10) in Ophthalmology

Nice To Haves

1 year recent relevant experience

Responsibilities

Perform all of the pre-tests
Perform refractions, with training and competency
Assist physicians with exams and/or procedures
Perform standing rooming
Take blood pressures
Understand and carry out assigned orders by physician or supervisors
Operate visual testing equipment
Efficiently operate Ophthalmology equipment
Establish priorities and coordinate work activities paying particular attention to detail
Perform chart documentation
Take vital signs
Prepare patients for exam
Perform ophthalmology testing