Ophthalmic Assistant - Eye Clinic - Augusta, GA

Wellstar Health System

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Assistant is an entry-level member of the ophthalmic professional team who aids the ophthalmologist by obtaining medical information, performing preliminary eye-function examinations, and explaining medications and procedures to patients. The role performs routine and specialized ophthalmic procedures, patient education, imaging, and documentation, and supports medical staff and ophthalmic surgery procedures. The assistant practices under the direction of higher-level personnel until certified, performs simple equipment maintenance, and reports malfunctions.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education equivalent.
BLS, ARC-BLS, or BLS-I certification is required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

CMA, CNA, or COA certification preferred upon hire.
At least 2 years of experience in the medical field preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain medical information and perform preliminary eye-function examinations.
Explain medications and procedures to patients.
Perform visual acuity tests, visual fields, keratometry, ocular mobility testing, refraction, imaging, administer eye drops, assist with corrective lenses, and conduct other supplemental testing.
Under the ophthalmologist’s supervision, administer medications, process microbiological specimens, measure intraocular pressure, and perform amblyopia treatment.
Assess patients, perform specialized procedures, provide patient education, support and communicate with medical staff, and record routine ophthalmic examination results.
Assist with ophthalmic surgery procedures.
Perform imaging, conduct simple equipment maintenance, and report equipment malfunctions.
Practice under the direction of higher-level personnel until certified.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.