Ophthalmic Assistant
About The Position
Optum NY/NJ is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to join its team in Poughkeepsie and Fishkill, New York. As a member of Optum Care Delivery, the assistant participates in patient care under close supervision, supporting physicians with preliminary screenings and ophthalmic procedures. The role also includes maintaining exam and procedure rooms, managing supplies and equipment, completing clerical tasks, and contributing to a courteous, respectful workplace. The position is scheduled for two days per week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; days vary week to week, and travel to Fishkill is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of directly related experience working for an Ophthalmologist.
Nice To Haves
- Certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant from the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
- BLS Certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform preliminary screening examinations for physician review under close supervision, including visual acuity, history taking, tonometry, lensometry, motility, pupil assessment, visual fields, simple color vision tests, and possibly refraction.
- Examine the cornea, lens, and anterior chamber with a slit lamp and note variations from normal.
- May administer dilation or anesthetic drops and assist patients with contact lens insertion and removal training.
- Clean and stock exam and procedure rooms, maintain the physical environment, and maintain sample drug medication supplies as needed.
- Assist with ordering medical and office supplies; prepare contaminated instruments and equipment for transport to sterilization; and facilitate equipment calibration, maintenance, and monitoring.
- Assist with appointments and telephone screening; answer phones, take messages, and relay them to appropriate individuals.
- Under physician direction, may call pharmacies about prescription refills and record prescriptions in patient charts.
- File test results, forms, and letters in medical records.
- Interact courteously with patients, visitors, and personnel; resolve conflict constructively; maintain confidentiality; respect individual, cultural, and social differences; and contribute to a positive work environment.
- Maintain required competencies, identify learning needs, seek appropriate assistance or educational opportunities, and support the development of other staff and formal learners.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase program.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
