III - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic - Main Campus

UnitedHealth Group•Houston, TX

9d•$18 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Assistant provides direct patient care to patients seen in the Optometry or Ophthalmology departments, ensuring the safety and comfort of patients and families in accordance with legal, organizational, and professional standards. OA I and OA II candidates will be considered based on years of experience and certification. The role offers performance recognition, direction for success, and development opportunities for other roles.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
At least 1 year of prior Medical Assistant or Optometric/Ophthalmic Assistant experience if not a graduate of an approved Medical/Ophthalmic Assistant program, or 6 months of experience and graduation from an approved Medical/Ophthalmic Assistant program.
CRT experience.
Ability to use equipment and related supplies for the selected patient population.

Nice To Haves

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.
Certified Ophthalmic Technician.
At least 2 years of prior work experience under an ophthalmologist.
Experience in ophthalmology, listed as 1+ years and 6+ months.
Ability to scribe and use portable tonopen, Goldman VF, fundus photography, fluorescein angiogram, and immersion IOL.
Ability to use NCT, autorefractor, computer-related equipment, and lensometer, and perform K-readings.
Windows-based computer skills.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to patients in the Optometry or Ophthalmology departments.
Ensure the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational, and professional standards.