What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Assistant position at Billings Retina & Macula?
Eye Physicians & Surgeons PLLC dba Billings Retina & Macula is looking for an ophthalmology assistant to join our busy practice. The ophthalmology assistant is responsible for assuring satisfactory completion of the patient’s experience. We are looking for someone who possess the ability to communicate and use effective interpersonal skills with physicians and other members of our team, who fosters a positive work environment/attitude and encourages team work, who provides a customer satisfaction oriented environment for both patients and families, and who possesses strong time management skills.
Job Responsibilities
- Make introductions and establish rapport with patients. Initiate patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines.
- Perform pre-exam testing to include visual acuity assessment, including pinhole and glare testing, confrontational visual field testing, assess extra ocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, assess angles, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services as requested by the physician.
- Perform specialized testing such as visual fields, keratometry, and ophthalmic photography optical coherence tomography (OCT).
- Assist with minor surgical procedures or laser treatments in the office.
- Complete requests for prescription refills as authorized by physician, with full documentation in patient chart.
- Educate patients regarding administration of medications and pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by physician.
- Check temperature of medical refrigerator daily.
- Check expiration date and inventory kept in refrigerator and replace, as necessary.
- Maintain inventory and order diagnostic medications and supplies.
- Conduct inventory of instrument supply on a regular basis.
- Assist with maintenance of clinical examination equipment and with ordering of supplies.
- Clean surgical instruments in preparation for sterile processing. Inspect instruments periodically for damage, send for repair, and request a replacement, as necessary. Clean surgical instruments in preparation for sterile processing.
- Open and close exam lanes daily, ensuring that equipment is wiped down in an appropriate manner, battery powered instruments are seated properly in re-charge wells, slit lamps and projectors are switched off under covers.
- Follow all safety procedures as per guidelines.
Job Requirements
Knowledge, skills, and experience:
- High school diploma.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills as well as a neat and professional appearance.
- Two years of specialized ophthalmic experience.
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Technician (COT) credential preferred.
Degree of supervision (i.e., direct, indirect), independence and discretion:
- Position requires a great deal of initiative and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Employee must comply by state/national guidelines to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Given the level of training and experience required in this position, the employee will be expected to work independently.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Medical-Surgical
- Ophthalmology
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $26