Ophthalmic Assistant

2 days ago

League City, Texas, United States UTMB Health Full time
Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Ophthalmic Technical Supervisor, and through collaborative teamwork, provides assistance in the diagnosis and care of ophthalmic patients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Initiates patient work-ups in the ophthalmology clinics in a timely manner.
  • Performs keratometry, photokeratometry, and corneal topography.
  • Assists with minor OR and laser procedures, including instrument set-up, sterile technique, and instrument cleaning and sterilization.
  • Exercises proficiency in minor equipment maintenance and logs and organizes equipment repairs for contracted maintenance.
  • Performs visometry and BAT (Brightness Acuity Test).
  • Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment.
  • Checks equipment and supplies for expiration dates, electrical safety tags, intactness, and usability.
  • Cleans equipment and returns it to its proper place.
  • Reports equipment and supplies needing replaced or repaired.
  • Stocks rooms, carts, cabinets, etc., as assigned or requested.
  • Respects and supports patient rights.
  • Serves as a patient/family advocate.
  • Demonstrates character and trustworthiness by practicing principles of patient and employee confidentiality.
  • Utilizes available resources and seeks assistance in dealing with ethical dilemmas, as appropriate.
  • Practices positive customer and peer relations.
  • Consistently communicates in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Reports and seeks assistance in dealing with guest complaints/concerns.
  • Establishes and maintains a positive rapport with patient/family and coworkers.
  • Consistently responds to customer requests/needs in an appropriate manner.
  • Consistently displays a positive image through professional behavior, understanding that we represent UTMB during every contact.
  • Participates in and supports continuous quality improvement activities and the clinic/departmental level.
  • Embraces change by promoting teamwork and continuous process improvement.
  • Utilizes and values patients, internal (performance evaluation), and external (patient satisfaction data) feedback to continuously improve performance.
  • Demonstrates acceptable productivity and practices cost containment.
  • Prioritizes and completes all work in an effective and efficient manner.
  • Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and flexibility.
  • Effectively and efficiently uses time, equipment, and supplies.
  • Functions as an interdependent and supportive team member by fostering constructive relationships with coworkers, managers, and others.
  • Provides support and assistance, as appropriate.
  • With direction, remains calm and purposeful and responds in an appropriate, professional manner in emergent or chaotic situations.
  • Participates in clinic meetings/activities and supports the clinical, departmental, and organizational philosophy and goals.
  • Values differences by listening to and appreciating other points of view.
  • Helps team members to serve our patients.
  • Accepts responsibility for own growth/development.
  • Participates in in-services and ongoing education programs.
  • Remains current on all in-service/education/certification requirements for position, as appropriate.
  • Exchanges constructive feedback with peers and others.
  • Demonstrates initiative in developing and implementing personal action plan for performance improvement.
  • Conducts self-evaluation and participates in developmental goal setting.
Requirements
  • High school graduation or equivalent.
  • CPR Certification.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous experience in Ophthalmology is preferred.
Work Schedule

On-site, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, and as needed on occasion.

UTMB Health is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

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