Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care - University Healthcare Alliance job.

A Brief Overview

Under general supervision and direction of the Ophthalmologist or Optometrist, the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant performs a variety of technical procedures that will require judgment and knowledge of sophisticated equipment. Certified Ophthalmic Assistant assist in areas such as visual acuity testing. Performs more extensive ophthalmic care patient work ups including some advanced technical testing (i.e. FDT, HVF), contrast sensitivity, IOL Master, pupil check, angle checks, pachymetry. Assists the ophthalmologist in performing minor surgical procedures, greets and identifies patients, takes a preliminary history, and, as needed, performs visual fields, dilates pupils, and departmental duties to improve patient flow and department function.

Locations

Stanford Health Care - University Healthcare Alliance

What you will do

• Ophthalmologist / Optometrist Assistance

a. Performs specific visual testing, ie : Visual acuity, all modalities of visual field testing i.e. GVF, HVF, Tangent screen, confrontation fields. Angle check, pupil check, advance lensometry, advance tonometry, Pachymetry, color vision testing. Performs axial biometry, manual and automated Keratometry, Topography. Performs ancillary testing including Fundus photography, Slit lamp photography, and OCT. Dilation of pupils (including the administration of eye medications), contact lens trainings for insertion and removal according to policy and procedures.

b. Assists the physician with minor surgical procedures and laser procedures by selecting and preparing proper equipment and supplies as directed and according to policy and procedures.

a. Greets and accompanies patient to exam room, obtains and documents appropriate assessment data from the patient in an accurate, timely and efficient manner.

b. Communicates with patients in person explaining the procedures that will be performed, i.e. : office surgeries, visual fields, refractions, fundus photographs and answer or defer questions to the ophthalmologist / optometrist in a timely, accurate and efficient manner. Communicates consistently with AIDET and SBAR communication styles.

a. Performs clerical duties such as; referrals, calling pharmacies with prescriptions, faxing orders and reports, scheduling surgeries, supplying rooms with stock items, maintaining supplies for contact lens dept., returning patient phone calls etc. in a timely and accurate manner consistent with policy and procedures.

b. Performs duties to ensure OSHA, infection control and IMQ compliance, such as checking refrigerator temperatures, checking medication outdates, autoclave sterility checks, etc. in a timely and accurate manner consistent with policy and procedures.

a. Performs other duties as assigned and participates in organization projects as assigned.

b. Adheres to safety, P4P's (if applicable), HIPAA and compliance policies.

Education Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Physical Demands

Lifting

Carrying

Working Environment

Blood Borne Pathogens

Travel Requirements

These principles apply to ALL employees :

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective :

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and / or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale : Generally starting at $28.29 - $36.07 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

Salary : $28 - $36