Ophthalmic Assistant

Springfield Clinic•Springfield, IL

8d•$18 - $26

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Assistant supports an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist by providing basic direct patient care and performing patient pre-testing in a medical clinic environment. The position reports directly to the Operations Manager. The role includes conducting visual acuity and diagnostic testing, collecting patient histories, ordering ocular testing, administering eye medications and irrigating solutions under clinician supervision, and maintaining exam rooms and supplies. The assistant is also expected to follow clinic policies, OSHA requirements, training requirements, and customer service and ethics standards.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Obtain CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines within 30 days of hire.
Ability to take and pass a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant examination within the first 18 months of employment.
General medical knowledge.
General knowledge of medical equipment and instrument maintenance and calibration.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of ocular anatomy and diseases.
Familiarity with ophthalmic medications, contact lenses, and glasses.

Responsibilities

Perform visual acuity testing, pupillary evaluation, and diagnostic tests.
Administer eye medications and irrigating solutions under the supervision of an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist.
Obtain patients’ basic medical history and chief complaint, including ocular, medical, family, and social history, using the Eye Institute’s electronic medical record system.
Order ocular testing.
Perform diagnostic skills and testing, which may include manual/auto lensometry, VEP testing, pachymetry, keratometry, visual fields, contact lens instruction, tonometry, and fundus photography.
Clean and stock exam rooms and the nursing station.
Complete order forms to replenish supplies.
Comply with Springfield Clinic incident reporting policies and procedures.
Adhere to OSHA requirements and Springfield Clinic training and accomplishment requirements.
Provide excellent customer service and follow Springfield Clinic’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
Perform other job duties as assigned.