Ophthalmic Assistant - Ophthalmology

UT Health Science Center at Houston • Texas Medical Center-Houston, TX

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About The Position

The OA will be responsible for ophthalmic workups, patient history, answering patient messages, assisting in surgical procedures, and more. Current Ophthalmic Assistant Certification (COA, COT, or COMT) is preferred. If you are not certified (COA, COT, or COMT), you must be certification eligible and must obtain certification (COA, COT, or COMT) within one (1) year of employment. The Ophthalmic Assistant assists physicians in providing patient care by preparing patients for examination and diagnostic testing.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) preferred.
• Ability to complete tasks in this competency effectively.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation required.
• COA - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Must be certification eligible and must obtain COA certification within one (1) year of employment.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for physician's exam. Performs testing based on patient needs and physician preference.
• Responsible for preparing exam rooms for patients. Maintains instruments and equipment.
• Obtains chief complaint, medical/surgical, family history current medications, and adverse drug reactions.
• Assists with prescriptions refills as directed by the physician. Obtains Prior Authorizations for medications, answers patient questions/calls.
• Assists in organizing and planning of patient care and follow-up, including major/minor procedures and diagnostic testing.
• Assists Ophthalmologist with surgical procedures as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees.
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year).
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service).
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
• Free financial and legal counseling.
• Free mental health counseling services.
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED