Ophthalmic Assistant - Non-Certified
About The Position
The Ophthalmic Assistant (Non-Certified) supports physicians and clinical and clerical staff in maintaining efficient daily clinic flow. The role assists ophthalmologists and optometrists with preparing and examining patients with eye diseases, coordinates patient flow and appointments, enters patient information into the electronic medical record, administers eye drops, and assists with minor procedures. The assistant must listen effectively and follow instructions from multiple sources. The position is a 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period), benefits-eligible day-shift opening at the Ophthalmology Clinic at the M Health Fairview Clinics & Surgery Center. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The Eye Care team includes ophthalmologists, optometrists, orthoptists, nurses, and certified technicians and assistants, and provides diagnosis and treatment across ophthalmology and optometry subspecialties.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of optical, optometric, or ophthalmology experience.
- Patient scheduling and check-in experience.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Ophthalmic equipment experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform ophthalmic testing, including taking medical histories, visual acuity testing, measuring intraocular pressure, glasses neutralization and reading-glasses prescription checks, automated refraction, administering eye drops, patient education, visual field testing, and basic contact lens fitting and insertion/removal instruction.
- Complete pre-visit planning for the daily schedule, testing, and each patient’s chief complaint.
- Ensure patient testing is completed before patients are roomed.
- Answer and direct concerns received by phone or task assignment, and assist with care coordination as directed.
- Provide patient education, as ordered by a physician, regarding medications, tests, and procedures, and document the education in the EMR.
- Provide information to other health care professionals related to patient care.
- Assist physicians and providers with minor patient procedures.
- Assist with patient scheduling and clinic flow.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- PTO and Sick and Safe Time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan
- Early access to earned wages
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
