Ophthalmic Assistant

US Eye • Sarasota, FL

6d

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Assistant provides patient care by performing tests used to evaluate patients’ eye concerns. Under the direction of a physician or supervisor, the assistant performs basic ophthalmic testing procedures, including history taking, visual acuity, lensometry, tonometry, motility, visual fields, pupil assessment, administering dilation or anesthetic drops, keratometry, retinoscopy, and refractometry refinement. The work provides ophthalmologists and optometrists with information to help diagnose and treat patients. The role may also include clerical, stocking, and maintenance functions.

The assistant helps maintain exam and procedure rooms, performs clerical tasks such as returning patient calls, processing prescriptions, and recording or scanning information in electronic medical records, and contributes to a courteous, sensitive, confidential, and positive workplace. The role includes maintaining required competencies, pursuing professional development, and supporting the development of other staff. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, instruments, and equipment.
• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and manage time to meet organizational deadlines and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care effectively in accordance with company standards and policies.
• Perform basic ophthalmic testing as directed by a physician or supervisor, including history taking, visual acuity, lensometry, tonometry, motility, visual fields, pupil assessment, administering dilation or anesthetic drops, keratometry, retinoscopy, and refractometry refinement.
• Perform stocking and maintenance functions and maintain inventory.
• Maintain the physical environment of exam and procedure rooms.
• Perform clerical functions, including returning patient calls, processing prescriptions, recording patient information in electronic medical records, and scanning relevant information into the records.
• Respond to people in the workplace positively, sensitively, and with concern.
• Interact courteously with patients and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and co-worker information and respect individual, cultural, and social differences.
• Contribute to a positive work environment.
• Maintain required competencies, identify learning needs, and seek appropriate assistance or educational opportunities for professional development.
• Support the development of other staff.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations, the Compliance Program, and the Code of Conduct.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed