Ophthalmic Assistant

FILLMORE EYE CLINIC INCORPORATED•Alamogordo, NM

8d•$14 - $16

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Assistant provides chair-side assistance to physicians, performs diagnostic tests as required or ordered by the physician, and administers treatment as permitted and directed by the physician. The role supports patient communication and care, patient education, and the preparation, cleaning, and stocking of examination rooms and equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience in a healthcare setting; ophthalmology experience preferred.
Knowledge of medical and ophthalmic terminology.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Positive team member.
Strong organization and attention to detail.
Demonstrated computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

Ophthalmology experience.

Responsibilities

Use autorefractors and automatic and manual lensometers.
Perform visual field tests, visual acuity and pinhole tests, brightness acuity measurements when requested, and TearLab tests when ordered.
Monitor patient flow and ensure physician examination rooms remain occupied and ready for patients.
Act as a scribe for the physician.
Escort patients to the front desk after examinations.
Provide patients with necessary paperwork and call in prescriptions.
Perform diagnostic tests as ordered by the physician.
Review Amsler grid use with patients for at-home monitoring.
Review physician instructions with patients and provide educational materials as directed by the physician.
Tidy examination rooms between patients and at the end of the day, including sinks and sanitizing equipment.
Clean lenses used by physicians.
Open rooms, turn on equipment, and ensure rooms are stocked at the beginning of the day.
Close rooms and empty trash at the end of the day.