Ophthalmic Assistant, Charlton Ophthalmology, 40 Hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health • Charlton, MA

3d • $21 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. Responsible for assisting the physician(s) in scheduled and urgent ophthalmic procedures, providing quality patient care and patient satisfaction. Certification strongly preferred.

Requirements

• BLS certification.
• High school completion or GED.
• Minimum of two (2) or more years of similar experience in a health care setting.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide attention to patients in a manner that builds confidence, trust and loyalty.
• Stock and set up procedure room with instruments and supplies based on procedure and physician(s) preferences. Economically mindful in the use of supplies and equipment.
• Essential functions include but are not limited to: History taking, Visual acuity measurement, Manual refractometry, Lensometry, Tonometry, Measure pupil size and reactivity, Test and measure eye muscle function, Visual field testing, Corneal thickness measurement, Corneal curvature measurement, Retinal nerve fiber layer measurement, Retinal thickness and topography, Fundus photography, A and B-scan ultrasonography, IOL Master, Prepare for and assist with in-office procedures, Surgical assisting including sterile preparations, BAT testing, Inventory of medical supplies, Obtains prior authorizations for medications.
• Administer topical ophthalmic and oral medications.
• Coordinate scheduling of patient surgeries and associated appointments. Completing all surgical paperwork.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees