Noncertified Ophthalmic Assistant _CENTRAL HOUSTON

About the Role

This position will cover Gramercy, Tanglewood, and Memorial City locations. Reliable transportation is required, and mileage compensation is provided. The OA floater works closely with the ophthalmologist to perform basic, advanced, and complex preliminary eye tests and measurements, meeting patients before the physician to obtain medical history and prepare them for examination.

Responsibilities

• Stock, prepare, and maintain the cleanliness of exam rooms during clinic.
• Review patient charts for accuracy of information.
• Prepare patients for the physician’s exam and perform tests based on visit reason and physician preference.
• Assist with in‑office procedures and ensure all consent forms are complete and accurate prior to procedures.
• Prepare and clean the room after procedures.
• Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under physician direction.
• Act as a scribe to enter exam information into the electronic record.
• Order diagnostic tests electronically and submit prescription refills approved by the physician.
• Assist with preparing letters to patients and referring physicians.
• Assist with diagnostic testing and follow‑up on tests when directed by the physician.
• Schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments.
• Assist in training other ophthalmic assistants.
• Adhere to HEA policies and procedures, uphold the highest ethical principles and patient confidentiality, and comply with all state and federal regulations.
• Travel between HEA locations as needed, with work location or department assigned at short notice.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business operational needs.

Skills and Abilities

• Visual assessment and visual field testing (CVF, Amsler Grid, HVF)
• Pupil assessment
• Tonometry (iCare, Goldmann Applanation, Tonopen)
• Keratometry (manual and automated)
• Ocular motility testing
• Lensometry (manual and automated)
• Refraction using phoropter, duochrome, fogging, Prince rule, trial frame
• Retinoscopy and refinement (COT and COMT level)
• Basic contact lens knowledge
• Ophthalmic coding and scribing
• Supplemental testing (BAT)
• Basic slit‑lamp examination and angle/anterior chamber evaluation (lighting, filters, stains)
• Pachymetry
• Tear osmolarity
• Quickvue Adenovirus, InflammaDry
• Color vision, stereo vision, Maddox rod

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; if not certified at hire, must obtain within 6 months.
• Uncertified ophthalmic assistants must obtain JCAHPO (COA, COT, or COMT) certification within 1 year of employment.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience working with an ophthalmologist.
• Bilingual Spanish a plus.
• Competencies: adherence to HEA policies, ethical conduct, patient confidentiality, and compliance with state and federal regulations.

Benefits

• Continuing education opportunities, including JCAHPO & ABOC.
• Holidays and paid time off.
• Bereavement leave.
• Superior benefits package: medical, dental, 401(k).
• Free life insurance and long‑term disability (LTD) coverage.
• Eye‑care benefits and optical discounts.