Ophthalmic Assistant

Eye Consultants of Pennsylvania•Pottstown, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

An Ophthalmic assistant/technician assists ophthalmologists within our practice by providing patient care. They perform various eye-related tasks and procedures to help the physician during the patient exam. They conduct diagnostic tests, take patient histories, explain procedures and assist with minor surgeries. Additionally, they manage patient records, maintain inventory, and ensure a smooth patient flow. Essential Functions Job Responsibilities Make introductions and establish rapport with patients. Initiate patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines. Perform pre-exam testing to include visual acuity assessment, including pinhole and glare testing, confrontational visual field testing, assess extraocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, assess angles, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services as requested by the physician including special tests such as color vision screening, stereopsis, and dry eye testing. Perform lensometry and specialized testing such as visual fields, keratometry, A/B scans, and ophthalmic photography optical coherence tomography (OCT), Optical Biometry (IOL Master and Lensstar). Perform retinoscopy and refractometry. Assist with minor surgical procedures or laser treatments in the office. Complete requests for prescription refills as authorized by physician, with full documentation in patient chart. Educate patients regarding administration of medications and pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by physician. Assist with fitting contact lenses and instruct patients in care and insertion of lenses. Conduct inventory of ophthalmic supplies, including pharmaceuticals and instruments on a regular basis. Assist with maintenance of clinical examination equipment. Clean surgical instruments in preparation for sterile processing. Inspect instruments periodically for damage, send for repair, and request a replacement, as necessary. Check temperature of medical refrigerator daily. Check expiration date and inventory of culture plates, media, etc., kept in refrigerator and replace, as necessary. Open and close exam lanes daily, ensuring that equipment is wiped down in an appropriate manner, battery powered instruments are seated properly in re-charge wells, slit lamps and projectors are switched off under covers. Follow all safety procedures as per guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Outstanding interpersonal skills as well as a neat and professional appearance.
One year of specialized ophthalmic experience is desirable or completion of on-the-job training upon hiring.
Position requires a great deal of initiative and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Employee must comply by state/national guidelines to maintain patient confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) credential preferred.

Responsibilities

Make introductions and establish rapport with patients.
Initiate patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines.
Perform pre-exam testing to include visual acuity assessment, including pinhole and glare testing, confrontational visual field testing, assess extraocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, assess angles, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services as requested by the physician including special tests such as color vision screening, stereopsis, and dry eye testing.
Perform lensometry and specialized testing such as visual fields, keratometry, A/B scans, and ophthalmic photography optical coherence tomography (OCT), Optical Biometry (IOL Master and Lensstar).
Perform retinoscopy and refractometry.
Assist with minor surgical procedures or laser treatments in the office.
Complete requests for prescription refills as authorized by physician, with full documentation in patient chart.
Educate patients regarding administration of medications and pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by physician.
Assist with fitting contact lenses and instruct patients in care and insertion of lenses.
Conduct inventory of ophthalmic supplies, including pharmaceuticals and instruments on a regular basis.
Assist with maintenance of clinical examination equipment.
Clean surgical instruments in preparation for sterile processing.
Inspect instruments periodically for damage, send for repair, and request a replacement, as necessary.
Check temperature of medical refrigerator daily.
Check expiration date and inventory of culture plates, media, etc., kept in refrigerator and replace, as necessary.
Open and close exam lanes daily, ensuring that equipment is wiped down in an appropriate manner, battery powered instruments are seated properly in re-charge wells, slit lamps and projectors are switched off under covers.
Follow all safety procedures as per guidelines.