Retina Ophthalmic Assistant
About The Position
The Virginia Eye Institute (VEI), a large practice of ophthalmologists and optometrists in the Richmond, Virginia area, is seeking a full-time Retina Ophthalmic Assistant. The role supports ophthalmologists by gathering patient information, obtaining and reviewing medical records, performing preliminary eye-function tests, and explaining medications or procedures to patients. Assistants typically work closely with an ophthalmologist, often seeing patients before the physician to prepare them for examination and perform standard tests and measurements needed to support diagnosis. The position also involves supporting in-office procedures, maintaining patient flow and exam-room readiness, assisting with patient education and staff training, and following practice procedures and applicable regulations. The hourly pay range is $19 to $26.97, based on experience.
Requirements
- Ability to obtain ocular and systemic histories and accurately record visual acuity.
- Ability to perform lensometry, refractometry, applanation tonometry, basic muscle balance testing, pupil assessment, anterior chamber assessment, confrontation visual fields, and gross external examinations.
- Ability to administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under physician direction.
- Ability to assist with in-office procedures and obtain proper informed consent.
- Ability to perform advanced ophthalmic procedures.
- Ability to comply with practice procedures, protocols, and applicable State and Federal regulations.
Responsibilities
- Review patient charts to ensure information is complete and accurate.
- Perform testing required by the scheduled examination, patient complaint, and history.
- Act as a scribe during physician examinations by entering data into electronic medical records, as needed.
- Oversee patient flow.
- Obtain ocular and systemic histories and accurately record visual acuity.
- Perform lensometry, refractometry, applanation tonometry, basic muscle balance testing, pupil assessment, anterior chamber assessment, confrontation visual fields, and gross external examinations.
- Administer diagnostic tests.
- Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under physician direction.
- Assist with in-office procedures, ensure proper informed consent is obtained, and set up and clean up after procedures.
- Perform advanced ophthalmic procedures.
- Assist in training other ophthalmic assistants.
- Assist with patient education.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
- Comply with practice procedures and protocols and with State and Federal regulations.
- Report potential or suspected errors to the Manager or Compliance Officer.
- Maintain a cooperative, self-motivated, courteous, and professional attitude.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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