Ophthalmic Assistant I

Sutter Health•Santa Barbara, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level Ophthalmic Assistant position at Sansum Clinic, part of Sutter Health. The role involves performing pre-tests, refractions (with training and competency), and assisting physicians with exams and/or procedures. It also includes standing, rooming patients, and taking blood pressures. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, day shift, and is a regular, non-exempt employee status.

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 skills
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
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 and blood pressures
Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines
Perform chart documentation
Take vital signs
Prepare patients for exam
Perform ophthalmology testing