Vision Services Assistant II

Essential Responsibilities

• Measures and records intraocular pressure (tonometry), neutralization of spectacles (lensometry), automated visual fields, autorefraction (in preparation for the subjective refraction by the provider), autokeratometry, anterior chamber angles, vital signs and pupillary response and other objective ophthalmic testing procedures.
• Measures complete visual acuity for all ages and ocular diagnoses, including Snellen charts, HOTV charts, color vision and stereopsis.
• Administers topical eye medications per specific physician order in preparation for testing as permitted by state law and regulation.
• Performs other objective ophthalmic testing and automated image capture, as indicated.
• Makes and cancels Optometry, Ophthalmology, medical clearances and diagnostic appointments.
• Obtains and prepares the appropriate medical information (records, files, forms, diagnostic results) for the provider.
• Records relevant medical information for the provider (i.e., assessments, plans, interventions, and spectacles) completes forms and other necessary data entry.
• Documents concise and relevant medical and ocular histories in the medical record Electronically, set up lab, x-ray and other requisitions, as needed.
• Labs specimen and Pathology Requests forms.
• Documents the specimens using departmental specific procedures.
• Sets up and assists with minor surgical procedures of the eye, as needed by setting up supplies, handling instruments, etc.
• Cleans (changing cleaning solutions, as needed), wraps, labels and re-stocks instruments.
• Maintains equipment and orders/stocks supplies.
• Orders and maintains inventory par levels of supplies, forms, medications, etc. as needed.
• Keeps work area clean.
• Participates in training and orientation of new personnel.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.

Requirements

• A minimum of two (2) years (1,000 hours or more per year) recent experience in conducting objective ophthalmic testing on a regular basis, including but not limited to, experience in several of the following procedures: visual acuity testing, non-contact or contact tonometry, visual fields testing, lensometry, testing or color deficiency and depth perception or autorefraction.
• A High School Diploma/GED.
• A Certified Ophthalmic Assistant OR Certified Ophthalmic Technician.
• A Basic Life Support certification.
• Proficiency in ophthalmic procedures and testing as required by the employer.
• Knowledge of medical and ophthalmological terminology.
• Successfully completed PARRS II, AutoReg (where applicable), and ability to work with electronic medical record system.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including legible handwriting.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams required.
• Knowledge of computer and computer keyboard.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.