Ophthalmic Assistant (non-COA)

 Ophthalmic Assistant (NON CERTIFIED)

General Summary:

The Ophthalmic Assistant assists the physician in organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities that occur in the ophthalmology environment by performing the assigned technical duties. A sign-on bonus of $1,500 is available.

Essential Job Functions*:

· Under direction and supervision of providers and supervisor, individualizes the ophthalmological planning of each patient prior to the patient seeing the physician by:

- Performs needed test (Optomap, OCT, Visual Field, Photography, etc.)

- Read all glasses prior to exam

- Conducts contact lens insertion and removal training

- Consulting with physician if needed

- Having knowledge and understanding of eye anatomy and physiology

- Knowing the common complications of eye diseases

· Prepares exam and testing rooms and all supplies/equipment to ensure environmental safety for patients and staff as demonstrated by:

- Turn all equipment on and make sure it is in working order and report any unsafe working conditions to the appropriate person

- Selecting the appropriate supplies and equipment

- Verifying special procedures that need sterile techniques

- Identifying principles and techniques of disinfecting, sterilization and environmental control

- Assist in efficient room turnover

· Demonstrates competency of assigned functions and application of basic and current knowledge by:

- Anticipates the needs of the provider and patient

- Identifies testing needed and performs the appropriate testing

- Knowing how to use all testing devices and supplies needed for using the equipment

- Maintaining a neat and clean environment for all procedures and patient exam rooms

- Differentiate between clean, contaminated and sterile areas

· Attends and participates in hospital/departmental meetings as required.

· Complies with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, regulations and standards as related to the job.

· Demonstrates hospital’s stated mission and values of teamwork, respect and communication with co-workers, patients, families and visitors.

· Actively and appropriately participates in problem-solving identification and resolution, both intra- and inter-departmentally.

· Meets department customer service standards and strives to enhance the level of customer service provided.

Qualifications:

· Education

Required: High School Graduate

· Work Experience

Required: Clinical experience in a health care setting.

Preferred: Previous experience in an ophthalmology practice or other health care setting

· Licensure/Certifications/Registrations

Required:

Preferred: JCAHPO certified

· Other Skills/Knowledge

Required: Ability to respond appropriately to changing patient and staffing needs. Demonstrated ability to make independent judgments in times of need along with the ability to seek guidance and/or support from appropriate resources.

Computer literacy. Ability to write clearly and concisely. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to give and accept feedback in a constructive manner.