Ophthalmic Assistant, Travel

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

23h

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Assistant assists healthcare providers in an ambulatory setting. The role involves gathering patients’ ocular and general medical histories, performing visual acuity assessments, and conducting diagnostic tests under the supervision of physicians and technicians. Tests may include visual field testing, keratometry, pachymetry, and intraocular pressure checks. The assistant also scribes for physicians and provides patient services and education as requested. The position serves patients from toddlers through elderly adults and requires effective communication with patients, physicians, and other customers. The assistant is expected to take responsibility for self-development, support a learning environment, comply with organizational policies and standards, and protect patient health information in accordance with annual training, the Code of Conduct, and applicable policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned, with additional department-specific responsibilities provided during orientation. Travel requirements are listed as “20%25.”

Requirements

High school equivalent or GED.
Basic understanding of contact lens usage.
Ability to work independently in a high-stress environment.
Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills.
Ability to use general office equipment, including telephone, pager, and fax machines.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in a healthcare environment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

Assist healthcare providers in the ambulatory setting.
Obtain patients’ past and present ocular and general medical histories.
Perform visual acuity assessments.
Perform diagnostic testing under the supervision of physicians and technicians, including visual field testing, keratometry, pachymetry, and intraocular pressure checks.
Take responsibility for self-development and support a learning environment.
Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other customers.
Provide age-specific care to patients from toddlers through elderly adults.
Scribe for physicians.
Provide other patient services and education as requested by physicians.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.
Safely and securely maintain protected health information (PHI) in accordance with training, the Code of Conduct, and organizational policies and procedures.
Refer to department-provided orientation documentation for specific duties and responsibilities.