Senior Ophthalmic Assistant
About The Position
The Senior Ophthalmic Assistant provides advanced clinical support to the ophthalmology team, handling complex tasks and responsibilities. The role includes direct patient care, advanced diagnostic testing, and mentoring less experienced staff. The position requires expertise and professionalism and involves travel between offices as needed. It is a full-time, non-exempt position at Spokane Eye Clinic, a PRISM Vision Group Partner Practice, in Spokane, Washington. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Compensation is $19.72–$41.02 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Six or more years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience.
- Ability to navigate between computer screens and accurately enter data.
- Ability to travel between offices based on office and location needs.
- Ability to stand for long periods.
- Ability to meet the stated vision and hearing requirements and wear personal protective equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of education.
Responsibilities
- Perform advanced ophthalmic tests and procedures, including refractions, visual field tests, and ocular motility assessments.
- Assist the ophthalmologist during complex patient examinations and minor surgical procedures.
- Take ocular and systemic histories and accurately record visual acuity.
- Perform testing appropriate to the scheduled exam, patient complaint, and history, including OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, and biometry.
- Perform lensometry, automated refractometry, slit-lamp examinations including applanation tonometry and anterior chamber angle assessment, basic muscle-balance testing, pupil assessment, confrontation visual fields, and gross external examinations.
- Scribe during physician examinations by entering data into electronic medical records or handwritten paper charts.
- Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
- Ensure office procedures are followed and required informed consent is obtained.
- Provide patient education on eye health, treatments, and medications.
- Oversee patient flow throughout the day.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
- Comply with practice procedures, protocols, and State and Federal regulations.
- Report potential or suspected errors to a supervisor or Compliance Officer.
- Maintain a cooperative, self-motivated, courteous, and professional attitude.
- Mentor less experienced staff members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
