Ophthalmic Assistant - Certified
About The Position
Fairview is hiring a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant for the Ophthalmology Clinic at the M Health Fairview Clinics & Surgery Center. The role supports physicians and clinical and clerical staff with efficient daily clinic flow, and helps ophthalmologists and optometrists prepare and examine patients with ophthalmic diseases. Duties include scheduling appointments and tests, entering patient information in the EMR, administering eye drops, and assisting with minor procedures. The position spends approximately 95% of assigned clinic time in the examination and treatment area, with the remainder devoted to other duties as assigned. This is a benefits-eligible, 0.8 FTE day-shift position, working 64 hours per two-week pay period on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Eye Care team includes ophthalmologists, optometrists, orthoptists, nurses, certified technicians, and assistants, and treats a range of eye disorders and subspecialties.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of clinical experience in ophthalmology.
- Patient scheduling and check-in experience.
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant credential.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Responsibilities
- Provide ophthalmic testing, including medical history taking, visual acuity testing, intraocular pressure measurement, glasses neutralization for reading-glasses prescriptions, automated refraction, eye-drop administration, patient education, Humphrey visual field testing, and basic contact-lens fitting and insertion/removal instruction.
- Complete pre-visit planning for the daily schedule, testing, and the patient’s chief complaint.
- Ensure patient testing is completed before patients are roomed.
- Provide patient education, as ordered by the physician, about medications, tests, and procedures, and document the education in the EMR.
- Keep the work environment clean, stocked, organized, and efficient.
- Assist physicians and providers with minor patient procedures, including intraocular injections, biopsies, and Botox procedures.
- Administer eye drops and perform intraocular pressure checks.
- Support clinic flow by scheduling appointments and tests and entering patient information in the EMR.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- PTO and Sick and Safe Time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits
- Early access to earned wages
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
