Ophthalmic Assistant - FT

Brown Medicine•Providence, RI

11d•$20 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Assistant reports to the BHMG Ophthalmology Practice Manager or designee. The role assists the ophthalmologist with patient care by obtaining histories, performing procedures and tests, and preparing patients for the doctor. The position also provides office administrative support in processing patients. Employees are expected to model Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence and demonstrate its core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences; Patient and Community Focus; and Collaborate.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated knowledge of ocular terminology and pharmacology, including identification and proper use of diagnostic medications.
Ability to multitask and work as a team player.

Nice To Haves

Certification from the Accreditation Council on Ophthalmic Medical Programs or graduation from a medical assistant program.
At least one year of Ophthalmic Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

Document each patient’s chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines.
Perform visual acuity assessment, refraction, color vision testing, lensometry, pupillary evaluation, ocular motility, tonometry, pupillary dilation, and other patient services requested by the provider.
Perform specialized testing, including visual fields, optical coherence tomography, ophthalmic photography, corneal topography, specular microscopy, A-scan ultrasound biometry, and IOL calculations.
Assist physicians with lasers and procedural tray setups, and with instilling eyedrops and ointments as needed.
Set up and clean examination and procedure rooms in accordance with infection control standards.
Maintain and stock examination, procedure, and testing rooms weekly.
Ensure equipment is working properly for patient safety and notify appropriate personnel when problems are identified.
Triage messages and follow up on clinical phone encounters in a timely manner.
Work on prior authorizations and appeals as needed.
Maintain patient records and office correspondence.
Provide training and assistance as needed.
Follow policies and procedures, respect confidentiality, and complete annual trainings.
Multitask and work as a team player.
Float between patient workups to help decrease patient wait times.
Perform other duties as assigned.