Pediatric Noncertified Ophthalmic Assistant

Houston Eye Associates•Houston, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Noncertified Ophthalmic Assistant works closely with an ophthalmologist to perform basic, advanced, and complex preliminary eye tests and measurements. The assistant generally sees patients before the ophthalmologist to obtain medical history and prepare them for examination. The role is based at Memorial City in Houston, Texas, with travel to other locations with the doctor twice a week. The position includes preparing and maintaining exam and procedure rooms, reviewing patient charts, conducting tests, assisting with in-office procedures, administering medications under physician direction, and supporting documentation, diagnostic testing, prescriptions, correspondence, and appointment scheduling. The assistant also helps train other ophthalmic assistants and must follow organizational policies, ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; if not certified at hire, obtain it within six months of hire.
Uncertified ophthalmic assistants must obtain JCAHPO COA, COT, or COMT certification within one year of employment.
Minimum 1–2 years of experience working with an ophthalmologist.
Skills and abilities in visual assessment; visual field testing (CVF, Amsler Grid, HVF); pupil assessment; tonometry (iCare, Goldmann Applanation, and Tonopen); keratometry (manual and automated); ocular motility testing; lensometry (manual and automated); refraction; retinoscopy and refinement at the COT and COMT level; basic contact lens knowledge; ophthalmic coding; and scribing.
Must uphold patient confidentiality and comply with organizational policies and applicable state and federal regulations.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric ophthalmology experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Stock, prepare, and maintain the cleanliness of exam rooms during clinic.
Review patient charts for accuracy.
Prepare patients for physicians’ examinations.
Perform tests based on the reason for the visit and the physician’s preferences.
Assist with in-office procedures; ensure consent forms are complete and accurate beforehand and prepare and clean the room afterward.
Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the physician’s direction.
May act as a scribe, entering examination information into the electronic record for physicians.
Order diagnostic tests electronically and submit prescription refills approved by the physician.
Assist with preparing letters to patients and referring physicians.
Assist with diagnostic testing and follow up on diagnostic tests when directed by the physician.
Schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments.
Assist in training other ophthalmic assistants.
Adhere to HEA policies and procedures, uphold ethical principles and patient confidentiality, and comply with state and federal regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned based on business operational needs.
Travel with the doctor to other locations twice a week.