Ophthalmic Assistant (Non-Certified)
About The Position
Under the supervision and direction of an Ophthalmologist, the Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant assists the physician and other technical support personnel in the evaluation of eye problems and setup for procedures. This position is ECB status, requiring a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department, with limited benefit offerings. The role involves performing preliminary screening examinations, administering diagnostic eye drops, examining the eye using a slit lamp, performing various diagnostic tests, cleaning and stocking rooms, ordering supplies, sterilizing and setting up instruments, assisting with minor surgeries and laser treatments, preparing charts, directing patient flow, acting as a scribe, and adhering to coding, compliance, and HIPAA regulations.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 0 - 1 year of related experience.
- Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Performs preliminary screening examinations for physician review including determination of chief complaint and medical history, visual acuity distance and near, extraocular motility, confrontation visual fields, pupil examination, refractometry, Goldman and tonopen tonometry, Schirmer's tear testing, Ishihara color testing, stereo vision testing, and eye dominance determination.
- Administers diagnostic eye drops as needed.
- Examines the cornea, lens, and anterior chamber of the eye using a slit lamp and notes variations from normal.
- Performs testing inclusive of: Humphrey automated central and peripheral visual fields; corneal topography; wavefront analysis; Ocular Coherence Tomography; DGH pachymetry; Humphrey biometer and IOL master.
- Cleans and stocks consultation room and surgery room with drugs and other supplies.
- Orders supplies and treatment cards for use with lasers utilizing systems.
- Sterilizes and sets up instruments for ophthalmic surgical procedures.
- Assists with minor office surgery and laser treatments as required.
- Prepares charts for daily appointments.
- Directs the flow of patients examined by an Eye Center physician.
- Acts as scribe for physician by recording examination data.
- Provides support and education to patient as directed by physician.
- Is aware of coding and compliance issues and follows guidelines for charting, examination protocols.
- Protects patient privacy as dictated by HIPPA regulations.
Benefits
- Limited benefit offerings
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
