Ophthalmic Asst - Key Whitman Eye Center, Fort Worth (PT)

Surgery Partners Careers•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Now Hiring: Key Whitman Eye Center - Fort Worth/Part-Time Join our fast-paced, patient-facing clinic where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoys staying on your feet, and are passionate about delivering excellent patient care, we would love for you to apply! 3400 N. Tarrant County Parkway, Fort Worth/TX JOB TITLE: Ophthalmic Assistant POSITION SUMMARY: The role of the Ophthalmic Assistant is to work relatively close with the clinic physicians to perform basic, advanced, and complex functions. The Ophthalmic Assistant will document the patient’s medical record and to input any recommended treatment and/or procedures that may be performed by the doctor

Requirements

Minimum 1 Year Medical/Ophthalmic Scribe experience preferred
High School Diploma or GED
Strong communication and interpersonal skill
Able to think quickly and be attentive
Be able to work in a fast paced, team environment
Communicate effectively with patients, physicians and staff members
Must demonstrate commitment to ongoing educations and uphold to the highest ethical principles of maintaining confidentiality
Proficient in EMR and computer literacy
Well organized and attentive to detail
HIPAA knowledge and compliance

Nice To Haves

Some college coursework or Associates degree preferred
JCAHPO certification preferred
CPR preferred
Proficiency in a second language highly desirable

Responsibilities

Obtains accurate patient history
Performs lensometry
Performs diagnostic testing of the eye while having a basic understanding and knowledge of these tests such as HVF, HRT, IOLmaster, biopen and basic fundus photography
Obtains accurate visual acuities with basic optics understanding
Demonstrates ability to perform functional ocular measurements of the eye such as color vision testing, B AT testing, schirmer tests and Amsler grid tests
Demonstrates ability to perform accurate and repeat able refractometry
Administers topical ophthalmic medications
Performs accurate tonometry by tonopen or applanation
Maintains and sterilizes surgical instructions
Assists physicians with the instillation of punctual plugs
Verbalizes post operative instructions in a clear and professional manner to patients for any procedure performed at Key-Whitman Eye Center
Understanding basic ocular pharmacology; names of meds and their uses