Ophthalmic Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• 1 year recent relevant experience
• Skill in operating a computer, and general office skills.
• Problem identification and problem solving.
• The ability to understand and carry out assigned orders by physician or supervisors.
• Must have customer service skills with patients, physicians, co-workers and all supervisor/management positions.
• Ability to make simple mathematical computations, work independently, effectively prioritize tasks, exercise initiative, judgment, and decision making, work effectively as team member, establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public.
• Knowledge, understanding, and ability to operate visual testing equipment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Ability to efficiently operate Ophthalmology equipment.
• Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities paying particular attention to detail.
• Verbal and written communication skills for regular contact with physicians, patients and staff.
• Competency in basic Ophthalmic Assisting skills such as chart documentation, taking vital signs, preparing patients for exam, performing ophthalmology testing.
• Knowledge of the most commonly used terms (ICD-10) in Ophthalmology

Nice To Haves

• COA-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant within 18 months OR COT-Certified Ophthalmic Technician within 18 months

Responsibilities

• Perform all pre-tests and refractions with training and competency.
• Assist physicians with exams and/or procedures.
• Perform standing rooming and blood pressures.
• Chart documentation.
• Taking vital signs.
• Preparing patients for exam.
• Performing ophthalmology testing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package