Ophthalmic Asssistant

Role And Responsibilities

• Reviews patient charts to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity.
• Performs testing required by type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and history, including but not limited to OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry.
• Performs lensometry, automated refractometry, slit lamp exam including applanation tonometry and anterior chamber angle assessment, basic muscle balance testing, assesses pupils, confrontation visual fields and gross external exam.
• Performs advanced ophthalmic procedures.
• Acts as scribe while the physician examines patients, entering data into electronic medical records or handwritten in paper charts.
• Affords assistance in administering topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
• Affords assistance in ensuring office procedures are adhered to and required informed consent is obtained.
• Affords assistance in patient education.
• Affords oversight of patient flow throughout the day.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.

Position Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED). Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline preferred.
• OA1 Experience: 0-2 years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience.
• OAII Experience: 2+ years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Accountability, Accuracy, Adaptability, Communication, Empathetic, Initiative, Judgment, Reliability, Team Player, Relevant computer skills.