Ophthalmology Assistant

Loma Linda•Loma Linda, CA

12d

About The Position

The Ophthalmology Assistant performs: visual acuity, hand held tonometry, potential acuity meter, brightness acuity testing, intake, automatic and manual lensometry, keratometry, visual field testing, APD, AR IOL Master, and other basic tests. Prepares patients for special testing, completes history & physical forms, files, prepares injections, assists in minor surgical procedures, transcribes chart notes, transposes eyeglass prescriptions, and performs basic diagnostic testing. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum six months of experience in front and/or back office in ophthalmology or optometry, or a combination of equivalent education and experience required
Efficient in ophthalmic and medical terminology, knowledge of insurances, and ophthalmic anatomy
Able to keyboard 40 wpm
Able to use a computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, EXCEL, Outlook)
Ability to apply basic principles of ophthalmic patient care to assist and support physicians and team
Competent use of computer (Windows applications), copier, fax machine, scanner, answering telephones
Good digital dexterity
Fine motor skills and fine finger activity to proficiently handle testing instruments
Good hand-eye coordination to utilize medical tools
Requires good oral and written communication with health team, patients, and families
Requires good judgment in the clinical environment, commensurate with advanced technique
Ability to interact positively and professionally with others
Communicate clearly
Emotional stability
Attention to detail
Cope effectively with stressful situations
Requires adequate visual, hearing, olfactory and tactile acuity to proficiently perform essential duties
Visual acuity of 20/25 with correction, and ability to distinguish colors, hearing capacity to sense body sounds, sense of touch adequacy to measure by palpitation
Ability to smell odors related to disease processes
Satisfactory completion of (competency in) Loma Linda departmental standards for Ophthalmic Assistant required within 90 days of hire
BLS issued by the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire and must be maintained
Valid Driver's License required at time of hire