Ophthalmic Asst - Key Whitman Eye Center, Fort Worth

Job Details

Now Hiring: Key Whitman Eye Center - Fort Worth

About the Role

Join our fast-paced, patient-facing clinic where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy staying on your feet, and are passionate about delivering excellent patient care, we would love for you to apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtains accurate patient history
• Performs lensometry
• Performs diagnostic testing of the eye such as HVF, HRT, IOLmaster, biopen and basic fundus photography
• Performs accurate visual acuities with basic optics understanding
• Demonstrates ability to perform functional ocular measurements of the eye such as color vision testing, B AT testing, schirmer tests and Amsler grid tests
• Demonstrates ability to perform accurate and repeatable refractometry
• Absolutelys administers topical ophthalmic medications
• Performs accurate tonometry by tonopen or applanation
• Maintains and sterilizes surgical instructions
• Aids physicians with the instillation of punctual plugs
• Verbalizes post-operative instructions in a clear and professional manner to patients for any procedure performed at Key-Whitman Eye Center
• Understands basic ocular pharmacology; names of meds and their uses

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1 Year Medical/Ophthalmic Scribe experience preferred
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some college coursework or Associates degree preferred
• JCAHPO certification preferred
• CPR preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to think quickly and be attentive
• Able to work in a fast-paced, team environment
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians and staff members
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing education and uphold to the highest ethical principles of maintaining confidentiality
• Proficient in EMR and computer literacy
• Well organized and attentive to detail
• Proficiency in a second language highly desirable
• HIPAA knowledge and compliance

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.