Ophthalmology Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Completion of an approved Ophthalmology Assistant training program, or high school education or equivalent.
• Six months of direct patient care experience in a medical office, or one year of customer service experience.
• Obtain certification as a Certified Ophthalmology Technician, Certified Ophthalmology Assistant, or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist within 12 months of hire.
• Obtain BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network within 90 days of hire.
• Complete a Wisconsin Background Study upon hire and renew it as required by Wisconsin state law.
• Knowledge of basic eye structure and function, history taking, visual acuity testing, clinical chart documentation, retinal anatomy and physiology, basic ophthalmic pharmacology, basic retinoscopy, fundus photography, slit lamp operation, and telephone triage in an ophthalmic practice.
• Knowledge of supplies, instruments, and equipment used in office-based ophthalmology.
• Ability to present a professional image, understand and carry out medical staff instructions, work collaboratively, communicate effectively orally and in writing, work with indirect supervision, and accept personal responsibility.
• Ability to provide courteous and tactful service, maintain confidentiality, perform basic computer keyboarding, and answer the telephone.
• Intermediate reading, writing, speaking, and reasoning skills, and basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to provide appropriate care for the ages of patients served.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of an ophthalmology clinic, including seeing, hearing, walking, writing legibly, speaking English, standing, and working more than eight hours per day.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds continuously, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 35 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Medical Scribe or Ophthalmology Assistant with scribing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the ophthalmologist with clinical tasks under the physician's medical direction.
• Collect patient data and administer treatments as ordered.
• Supervise patients.
• Take patient histories and administer tests and evaluations.
• Take eye measurements for diagnostic purposes.
• Provide related clinical support.
• Accompany the physician during patient evaluations and document physical examinations efficiently and accurately.
• Provide age-appropriate care based on patient assessment and growth and development knowledge.
• Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and provide courteous service while maintaining confidentiality.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus.
• Full benefits packages available for part-time and full-time status.
• Time-away-from-work accrual.
• Retirement plans.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.