Position Summary

Provides advanced administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting. Gathers important medical information and performs visual screening prior to Ophthalmologist’s visit with patient.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Must be able to perform all duties of the ophthalmic assistant in addition to the duties listed below.
• Performs kinetic and static visual fields test (Goldman & Humphrey).
• Assists with the clinical work up of patients including a detailed patient history.
• Helps patients understand general office evaluation and physician instructions.
• Performs gross refractions, keratometry, tonography and tonometry.
• Inserts and removes patient contact lenses when necessary; also provides contact lens instruction to patients.
• Performs BAT (Brightness acuity test) glare testing and PAM (Potential acuity meter) testing.
• Performs A-Scan ultrasound testing.
• Assists physicians with minor surgical procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions: Patient care environment. Normal office environment. Physical Effort: Typically sitting at desk or table. Equipment: Office equipment.

Required Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience. Certifications: Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) - International Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) - Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology. Work Experience: Supervised Ophthalmologic Office (1 Year).

Preferred Qualifications

Skills: Confidentiality, Detail-Oriented, Interactive Communication, Medical Abbreviations, Medical Screening, Medical Terminology, Operational Efficiency, Patient Care Services, Patient Management, Perform Testing, Ultrasounds.

Salary Range

$19.21 - $28.85 / Hourly