Ophthalmic Assistant

Maine Eye Center•Portland, ME

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Become an Ophthalmic Assistant at one of Maine's largest Ophthalmology practices located right here in Portland! Opportunities for career path growth in the healthcare arena! No Experience, that's okay, we have a great in-house training program! Maine Eye Center’s vision is to be the preferred regional ophthalmology practice for comprehensive medical and surgical eye care. Our mission is to consistently provide high quality eye care and outcomes through excellent service, exceptional doctors, staff, and state of the art technology. Maine Eye Center Core Values include: Teamwork, Quality Patient Care, Respect, Responsibility, and Integrity. Description of Responsibilities: Under the direction of Clinic Manager, the Ophthalmic Assistant will train to be responsible for gathering important patient medical history; perform visual screening and diagnostic testing prior to doctor’s visit with patient. Performs all other duties required to assist in/and or ensure the delivery of complete eye care and treatment of patients. Assist and facilitate efficient patient flow while coordinating with the Providers.

Requirements

Ability to speak clearly and concisely.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Ability to establish, and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public.
Ability to exercise judgment, initiative, and possess problem-solving skills.
Professional communication with internal and external contacts and patients.
Attention to detail and accuracy in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment is essential.
Knowledge of proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Demonstrate respect for staff and patients and experience maintaining confidentiality.
Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with strong attention to detail
High level of proficiency with technology required. Demonstrate proficiency with updating electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

Performing initial screening by taking patient history, measuring visual acuity, pupil assessment, gross external exam, basic manual lensometry (single vision, multifocal, and progressive lenses), stereo testing, color vision testing with color plates, visual field testing by confrontation, motility (EOM), angle assessment, Goldmann Applanation and Tonopen tonometry, BAT, manifest refraction etc.
Maintaining knowledge of medical terminology anatomy and physiology of the eye
Maintaining knowledge of ocular pharmacology; administering of topical ophthalmic medication or oral medications under the direction of the Physician
Performing diagnostics such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), Topography, IOL Master, Humphrey Visual Field (HVF), etc.
Gathering accurate documentation for Electronic Medical Records
Assisting with in-office procedures ensuring proper informed consent is obtained, setting up and cleaning up rooms from procedures
Assisting with patient education
Instructing the patient regarding testing procedures using clear and concise language
Maintaining cleanliness and keeping equipment in order within the exam rooms
Assist in providing training to other ophthalmic personnel, as needed and as assigned
Functioning as a scribe for the ophthalmologist as needed
Assisting with laser and ophthalmic procedures in the minor procedure room as needed
Providing cross coverage of technical assistance to all specialties and providers at Maine Eye as needed
Provides cross coverage of administrative assistance to all specialties and providers at Maine Eye as needed
Other duties as assigned by supervisor