PD Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Varied
About The Position
Incumbent demonstrates competency in all duties typically performed by a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant. Initiates care of the patient by performing preliminary examinations, including: recording patient history, testing visual acuity, intra-ocular pressure, neutralizing current lenses with the lensometer, automated and simple manifest refractions and screening color tests. Performs special tests based on physicians' orders including keratometer readings, visual fields, GDX, topography and axial length measurements. Assists with patient and pharmacy telephone calls and prescription refills. Sets up, assists with and cleans up after minor surgical procedures. Properly cleans, operates and maintains ophthalmic equipment. Educates patients and provides instructions for care after treatment. Retrieves lab and radiology reports using a computer.
Requirements
- Understanding of medical terminology, infectious control techniques and age related acuity levels
- Previous experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant
- Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
- Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
- Must be competent in collecting and interpreting data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs
- Knowledge of medical terminology, infectious control techniques and age related acuity levels
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Current COA certification
- Current BLS certification required by time of hire
- Capable of performing all but the most specialized tests and patient work ups in order for medical staff to diagnose problem
- Able to evaluate and document the patient/family response to care
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
- Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment
- Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of Title 22 and JCAHO standards
- Surgical Technician certification
- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese
- Ability to instruct others in the use of equipment and performance of procedures
Responsibilities
- recording patient history
- testing visual acuity
- intra-ocular pressure
- neutralizing current lenses with the lensometer
- automated and simple manifest refractions
- screening color tests
- keratometer readings
- visual fields
- GDX
- topography
- axial length measurements
- assists with patient and pharmacy telephone calls and prescription refills
- sets up, assists with and cleans up after minor surgical procedures
- cleans, operates and maintains ophthalmic equipment
- educates patients and provides instructions for care after treatment
- retrieves lab and radiology reports using a computer
Benefits
- medical insurance
- sick and vacation time
- retirement savings plans
- access to a number of discounts and perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
