Ophthalmic Assistant

UnitedHealth Group•Mount Kisco, NY

41d•$18 - $32

About The Position

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years of directly related experience working for an Ophthalmologist

Nice To Haves

Certification as a certified Ophthalmic Assistant by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)
BLS Certification

Responsibilities

Participates in the delivery of patient care in an effective manner.
Under close supervision perform preliminary screening examinations for physician review including, but not limited to, visual acuity, history taking, tonometry, lensometry, motility, pupil assessment, visual fields, simple color vision tests, and may perform refraction.
Examine the cornea, lens, and anterior chamber of the eye using a slit lamp and note variations from normal.
May administer dilation or anesthetic drops.
May assist with patient contact lens insertion and removal training
Performs stocking and maintenance functions.
Maintains physical environment of exam and procedure rooms.
Cleans and stocks rooms daily and maintains appropriate supply of sample drug medications as needed.
Assists with ordering medical/office supplies.
Prepares for transport of contaminated instruments and equipment for sterilization.
Facilitates calibration, maintenance, and monitoring of equipment as needed
Performs various clerical functions.
Assists with appointments and telephone call screening activities.
Answers phones, takes messages and relays to appropriate individuals.
Under direction of physician, may call pharmacy with prescription refills and records prescriptions in patient’s chart.
Files test results, forms, and letters into medical record
Demonstrates a positive, concerned, and sensitive response in the workplace.
Interacts with patients, visitors, and all personnel in a courteous manner.
Resolves conflict in a healthy and constructive manner.
Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients and co-workers; demonstrates respect for individual, cultural, and social differences.
Contributes to the positive atmosphere of the work environment
Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
Supports the development of other staff and formal learners
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein