Ophthalmic Assistant | FT | Weekdays | Hamilton Eye Institute
About The Position
If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Performs basic patient care, ophthalmic testing procedures and administrive task as directed by the Ophthalmologist. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview Performs basic patient care, ophthalmic testing procedures and administrive task as directed by the Ophthalmologist. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 1-3 years Ophthalmic Assistant or Technician
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Joint Commission of Allied Health Professional in Opthamology
- Ability to communicate written and oral with physicians, other clinical Associates, and patients and their families both verbally and in writing.
- Interpersonal skills with ability to successfully interact with physicians, other Associates and patients and their families.
- Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution and problem solving.
- Knowledge of medical office practices and medical terminology.
- High attention to detail demonstrated in clinical and contractual settings.
- Ability to plan and schedule tasks and projects and to maintain control of own work flow by prioritizing projects.
Responsibilities
- Performs patient screening examinations.
- Performs special testing such as lensometry, auto refraction, keratometry.
- Performs screening and threshold visual field testing with automated perimeter and A-scan biometry for intraocular lens calulations.
- Prepares exam rooms and position patient for procedures.
- Interviews patients and documents ocular and medical histories.
- Provides Orthoptic treatment.
- Performs routine tests using ophthalmic instruments that provide diagnostic information.
- Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, tests and procedures.
- Maintains and cleans ophthalmic instruments.
- Reports working condition of equipment if out of service.
- Administers or prepares medications.
- Assists with in-office procedures.
- Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.
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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
