What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Assistant position at Clarus Eye Centre?
POSITION: Ophthalmic Assistant
REPORTS TO: Clinical Operations Supervisor
POSITION PURPOSE:
Deliver patient care in accordance with standards set forth by Clarus Eye Center. Prepare patients for eye examinations by physicians. Directly assist physicians in performance of clinical tasks
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of one-year experience in an ophthalmic practice.
- One-year full time experience as an ophthalmic assistant
- High School Diploma
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong technical proficiency and skills as outlined by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
- Demonstrate computer literacy
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to develop positive working relationships
- Adaptability
- Self confidence
- Patient Focused
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for patient work-ups. Tasks include, but are not limited to:
- History taking
- Refractometry
- Tonometry
- Contact lens verification/ over-refraction
- Intermediate diagnostic tests
- Responsible for scribing physician’s examination data. This includes but is not limited to:
- Intermediate knowledge of ocular anatomy and terminology
- Basic knowledge of correct coding criteria
- Intermediate knowledge of ophthalmic services and procedures
- Properly triage acute conditions in person or via phone conversation
- Assist physicians with minor procedures
- Assist physicians with advanced diagnostic procedures
- Other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Requires sitting for long periods of time. Must be able to safely assist patients in wheelchairs and walkers.
