Ophthalmology Assistant

Loma Linda University Health • Loma Linda, CA

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About The Position

The Ophthalmology Assistant performs basic ophthalmic diagnostic testing and supports patient care and clinical procedures. Duties include conducting visual acuity, handheld tonometry, potential acuity meter, brightness acuity, automatic and manual lensometry, keratometry, visual field, APD, and AR IOL Master testing, along with other basic tests. The assistant prepares patients for special testing, completes history and physical forms, files and prepares injections, assists with minor surgical procedures, transcribes chart notes, and transposes eyeglass prescriptions. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

The role requires knowledge of ophthalmic and medical terminology, insurance, and ophthalmic anatomy, as well as the ability to use clinical testing instruments and common office equipment and software. The assistant communicates with physicians, the health team, patients, and families, and must exercise sound judgment and professionalism in the clinical environment. Required vision, hearing, smell, touch, dexterity, and coordination support the essential duties of the position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least six months of experience in a front and/or back office in ophthalmology or optometry, or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Efficient knowledge of ophthalmic and medical terminology, insurance, and ophthalmic anatomy.
• Ability to keyboard 40 words per minute.
• Ability to use a computer, printer, and necessary software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to apply basic ophthalmic patient-care principles to assist and support physicians and the team.
• Competence using Windows applications, copier, fax machine, scanner, and telephone.
• Good digital dexterity, fine motor skills, fine finger activity, and hand-eye coordination to handle testing instruments and medical tools proficiently.
• Good oral and written communication with the health team, patients, and families.
• Good clinical judgment commensurate with advanced technique; ability to interact positively and professionally, communicate clearly, maintain emotional stability and attention to detail, and cope effectively with stressful situations.
• Adequate visual, hearing, olfactory, and tactile acuity to perform essential duties, including corrected visual acuity of 20/25, color discrimination, hearing body sounds, touch adequate to measure by palpation, and ability to smell odors related to disease processes.
• Satisfactory completion of competency in Loma Linda departmental standards for Ophthalmic Assistant within 90 days of hire.
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Valid driver's license at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual acuity, handheld tonometry, potential acuity meter, brightness acuity, automatic and manual lensometry, keratometry, visual field, APD, AR IOL Master, and other basic tests.
• Prepare patients for special testing.
• Complete history and physical forms.
• File and prepare injections.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures.
• Transcribe chart notes.
• Transpose eyeglass prescriptions.
• Perform basic diagnostic testing.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED