Description
Now Hiring: Key Whitman Eye Center - South Arlington, TX
JOB TITLE:
Ophthalmic Assistant
Position Summary
The role of the Ophthalmic Assistant is to work relatively close with the clinic physicians to perform basic, advanced, and complex functions. The Ophthalmic Assistant will document the patient’s medical record and to input any recommended treatment and/or procedures that may be performed by the doctor
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Obtains accurate patient history
- Performs lensometry
- Performs diagnostic testing of the eye while having a basic understanding and knowledge of these tests such as HVF, HRT, IOLmaster, biopen and basic fundus photography
- Obtains accurate visual acuities with basic optics understanding
- Demonstrates ability to perform functional ocular measurements of the eye such as color vision testing, B AT testing, schirmer tests and Amsler grid tests
- Demonstrates ability to perform accurate and repeat able refractometry
- Administers topical ophthalmic medications
- Performs accurate tonometry by tonopen or applanation
- Maintains and sterilizes surgical instructions
- Assists physicians with the instillation of punctual plugs
- Verbalizes post operative instructions in a clear and qualified manner to patients for any procedure performed at Key-Whitman Eye Center
- Understanding basic ocular pharmacology; names of meds and their uses
Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, Skills And Abilities)
- Minimum 1 Year Medical/Ophthalmic Scribe experience preferred
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some college coursework or Associates degree preferred
- JCAHPO certification preferred
- CPR preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skill
- Able to think quickly and be attentive
- Be able to work in a fast paced, team environment
- Communicate effectively with patients, physicians and staff members
- Must demonstrate commitment to ongoi
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