Cert/Uncert Ophthalmic Assistant (Sign-on bonus for experienced Ophthalmic Assistants)

Virginia Eye Institute•Henrico, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Eye Institute (VEI) is hiring a full-time ophthalmic assistant to join their busy practice. VEI is a large and dynamic practice of ophthalmologists and optometrists in the Richmond, VA area. Ophthalmic assistants assist ophthalmologists by obtaining medical records, performing preliminary eye function testing, and explaining medication or procedures to patients. Assistants typically work closely with an ophthalmologist, gathering patient information necessary for diagnosis. They often see the patient before the ophthalmologist, preparing them for the exam and beginning with standard tests and measurements.

Requirements

Ability to take an ocular and systemic history.
Ability to accurately record visual acuity.
Ability to perform lensometry, refractometry, applanation tonometry, basic muscle balance testing, assess pupils, assess the anterior chamber, confrontation visual fields and gross external exam.
Ability to administer diagnostic tests.
Ability to administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
Ability to assist with in-office procedures ensuring proper informed consent is obtained.
Ability to set up and clean up from procedures.
Ability to perform advanced ophthalmic procedures.
Ability to assist in training of other ophthalmic assistants.
Ability to assist with patient education.
Ability to maintain cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms.
Ability to comply with all practice procedures and protocols.
Ability to comply with all State and Federal regulations.
Responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to Manager or Compliance Officer.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.
Ability to perform other duties as assigned to ensure the clinic operates efficiently.

Nice To Haves

Experienced Ophthalmic Assistants (eligible for sign-on bonus)

Responsibilities

Reviews patient chart for completeness and accuracy.
Performs testing required by exam type, patient complaint, and history.
May act as a scribe, entering data into electronic medical records and overseeing patient flow.
Takes ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity.
Performs lensometry, refractometry, applanation tonometry, basic muscle balance testing, pupil assessment, anterior chamber assessment, confrontation visual fields, and gross external exam.
Administers diagnostic tests.
Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications under physician direction.
Assists with in-office procedures, ensuring informed consent is obtained, and manages setup and cleanup.
Performs advanced ophthalmic procedures.
Assists in training other ophthalmic assistants.
Assists with patient education.
Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms.
Complies with all practice procedures, protocols, and State and Federal regulations.
Reports potential or suspected errors to the Manager or Compliance Officer.
Maintains a positive attitude with cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.
Performs other duties as assigned to ensure clinic efficiency.