Ophthalmic Assistant Part Time

About the role

Optum NY, is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to join our team in Middletown, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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

Requirements

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

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. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to