Ophthalmic Assistant II - SRS Rancho Bernardo - Day Shift - Per Diem
About The Position
Ophthalmic Assistant II - SRS Rancho Bernardo - Day Shift - Per Diem Hours : Shift Start Time: Variable Shift End Time: Variable AWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information: Weekend Requirements: As Needed On-Call Required: No Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $27.830 - $33.390 - $37.400 The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices. Please note: As part of our recruitment process, you may receive communication from Dawn, our virtual recruiting assistant. Dawn helps coordinate scheduling for screening calls and interviews to ensure a smooth and timely experience. Rest assured, all candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and hiring teams. What You Will Do Assists the Optometrist/Ophthalmologist with patients and maintains patient flow. Initiates the examination by taking patient history and performing diagnostic testing per physician orders.
Requirements
- H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
- 1 Year Experience in an ophthalmology/optometry practice.
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
- Certification or graduate of a medical or ophthalmic assisting program; or 1 year related healthcare experience may substitute for certification - Required.
Nice To Haves
- Current or recent experience as a ophthalmic assistant.
- General contact lens knowledge preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists the Optometrist/Ophthalmologist with patients and maintains patient flow.
- Initiates the examination by taking patient history and performing diagnostic testing per physician orders.
- Administers medication according to established policies, procedures, protocols and within scope of practice.
- Tonometry.
- Blood pressure and pulse monitoring.
- Topography.
- Color vision testing.
- Lensometer reading / Autorefractor.
- Keratometer readings.
- Other procedures as required.
- Works efficiently to ensure physician's schedule is maintained.
- Ensures prompt and efficient return of messages according to established policy.
- Maintains open communication with all team members.
- Signature is legible with first initial, last name and title.
- Date and time is consistently documented.
- Maintains competency re: the administration of medications.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
