Ophthalmic Assistant

About the role

Optum NY is seeking an Ophthamalic Assistant to join our team in Middletown, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. $3000 sign on bonus for external candidates!

Primary Responsibilities

• Participates in the delivery of patient care in an effective manner
• Under close supervision perform preliminary screening examinations for physician review including, but not limited to, visual acuity, history taking, tonometry, lensometry, motility, pupil assessment, visual fields, simple color vision tests, and may perform refraction
• May administer dilation or anesthetic drops
• May assist with patient contact lens insertion and removal training
• Performs stocking and maintenance functions
• Maintains physical environment of exam and procedure rooms
• Cleans and stocks rooms daily and maintains appropriate supply of sample drug medications as needed
• Assists with ordering medical/office supplies
• Prepares for transport of contaminated instruments and equipment for sterilization
• Facilitates calibration, maintenance, and monitoring of equipment as needed
• Performs various clerical functions
• Assists with appointments and telephone call screening activities
• Answers phones, takes messages and relays to appropriate individuals
• Under direction of physician, may call pharmacy with prescription refills and records prescriptions in patients chart
• Files test results, forms, and letters into medical records

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of the at home test within 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• BLS Certification
• Related experience working for an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist

Pay

The hourly pay for this role will range from $16 - $29 per hour based on full-time employment.