Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - The Woodlands (AMM)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for properly stocking, preparing, and maintaining the cleanliness of exam rooms during clinic.
• Reviews patient chart for accuracy of information.
• Prepare patients for physicians exam. Perform tests based on the specific reasons for the visit and physicians preference.
• Auxiliary in in-office procedures.
• Prepare and ensure all consent forms are complete and accurate prior to in-office procedures. Prepares and cleans room after procedure.
• Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
• May act as scribe to assist physicians with entering exam information into electronic record. Order diagnostic tests electronically and submit prescription refills approved by physician.
• Auxiliary in preparing letters to patients and referring physicians.
• Auxiliary in diagnostic testing.
• Follow-up on diagnostic tests when directed by physician.
• Schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments.
• Auxiliary in training of other ophthalmic assistants.
• Maintain compliance with HEA policies and procedures, uphold to the highest ethical principles and patient confidentiality. Comply with all State and Federal regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business operational needs.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 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 (utilizing phoroptor, duochrome, fogging, Prince rule, trial frame)
• Retinoscopy and Refinement (at the COT and COMT level)
• Basic Contact Lens knowledge
• Ophthalmic Coding
• Scribing

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Must be able to push, pull, bend, twist, and reach.
• Use care and proper judgment when lifting or carrying items ensuring to utilize proper posture and body mechanics.
• Even though the weight lifted may only be a negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
• Classified as having occupational exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Exposure to communicable disease.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct reports.

CORE VALUES

• Integrity - Follows through on commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Dependability - Understands the importance of availability, follows instructions and responds to direction provided.
• Professionalism - Treats others with respect and consideration; accepts responsibility for own actions; approaches others in a tactful manner; maintains composure in all situations.
• Quality Management - Takes on all tasks with quality and the end goal in mind; improves processes and makes suggestions to management for improvements needed across the organization.
• Business Acumen - Understands the business implications of decisions; align tasks with the strategic goals of the organization.
• Patient Experience - Keep the mission of the organization in patient care and experience at the forefront of decision making; understands that all tasks of the business have the ability to improve the patient experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES - Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Uncertified Ophthalmic Assistants must obtain JCAHPO (COA, COT, or COMT) certification within 1 year of employment.