Ophthalmic Assistant

4 weeks ago

Lakewood, United States PRISM Vision Group Full time
Position Summary

The ophthalmic assistant conduct measurements and tests that provides the physician with the information needed to arrive at a diagnosis and to prescribe treatment. The ophthalmic assistant is responsible for required documentation in compliance with the policies and provide excellent patient services.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity.
  • Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
  • Performs testing required by type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and history.
  • Acts as scribe while physician examines patient entering data into electronic medical records.
  • Performs lensometry, automated refractometry, slit lamp examination including applanation tonometry, anterior chamber angle assessment and gross external exam in addition to ocular muscle motility and balance testing, assess pupils and confrontation visual fields.
  • Administers diagnostic tests including but not limited to oct, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry.
  • Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
  • Assists with in-office procedures ensuring proper informed consent is obtained, sets up and cleans up after clinical procedures.
  • Assists with patient education.
  • Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
  • Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all state and federal regulations. Understands and accepts responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or compliance officer.
  • Maintains positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.
Knowledge, skills, abilities
  • Accountability – ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions or work performed. Willing to accept constructive criticism.
  • Accuracy – ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly with attention to all details of a project or task.
  • Adaptability – ability to adapt to and facilitate change in the workplace.
  • Communication – ability to communicate effectively with others using good listening skills.
  • Empathetic – ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of patients and co-workers. Exhibits a cheerful demeanor with the ability to display good-natured tolerance of delay or adversity.
  • Initiative – ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Desire to excel, attempting non-routine tasks.
  • Judgment – the ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
  • Reliability – can be relied upon to demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.
  • Team player – the ability to work with others and independently for a common goal. Puts aside own individual needs to work toward the larger group objective and reinforces the contribution of others.


Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Previous experience in eye care preferred but not required.

Basic computer skills for electronic recordkeeping.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Physical Requirements & ADA Compliance:

Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods.

Visual acuity to perform job-related tasks.

Manual dexterity to operate specialized equipment.

ADA Requirements:

This job is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and we encourage people with disabilities to apply. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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