Ophthalmic Assistant Non-Certified

Riverside Health System•Hampton, VA

1d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing and recording clinical measures such as Visual Acuities, Refractometry, Application Tonometry, Keratometry, Slit Lamp Exams, Visual Fields, OCT, and other ancillary testing under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, Physicians, and/or senior level technicians. The position requires identifying patient complaints, assessing immediate needs, and recording pertinent medical, allergic, ophthalmic, and family histories, including current prescriptions, glasses, and contact lenses. Responsibilities also include communicating and documenting essential information to physicians and team members, preparing referral follow-up letters and dictations, facilitating patient education, preparing prescription refills, and returning patient calls. The role emphasizes positive interpersonal interactions with patients and their families, efficient use of technology (Group Management, MedFlow, EHR, Microsoft Office), maintaining a clean and safe work area, and adhering to facility, OSHA, and HIPPA regulations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
1 year Ophthalmology/Optometry Office experience

Responsibilities

Performs and records pertinent clinical measures including Visual Acuities, Refractometry, Application Tonometry, Keratometry, Slit Lamp Exams, Visual Fields, OCT and other ancillary testing under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, Physicians and/or senior level technician.
Identifies the patients complaint or reason for the visit and assess the patients immediate needs to ensure the patient is seen in a timely manner.
Records pertinent medical, allergic, ophthalmic and family histories to include current prescriptions, glasses and contact lenses.
Communicates and documents essential information to physicians and team members.
Prepares referral follow up letters and dictations for referring physicians for the physicians review and signature.
Facilitates patient education through videos and brochures.
Prepares prescription refills for the physician's review and signature.
Reviews and answers patient's voicemails and returns calls to patients and pharmacies in a timely manner.
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with patients and their families or caregivers to project a favorable image of the office and facilitate quality patient care.
Effectively utilizes technology to increase efficiency including all equipment, Group Management, MedFlow, Electronic Health Record, Electronic Health Record, and Microsoft Office Programs.
Maintains clean and safe work area.
Maintains a working knowledge of facility, OSHA, and HIPPA regulations.