JOB DESCRIPTION: Ophthalmic Assistant

REPORTS TO: Clinical/Retina Supervisor

Why GLEC?

At Great Lakes Eye Care our core focus is to provide Christ-like, compassionate eye care. We provide exceptional multi-specialty treatment of eye disease for our communities and worldwide.

Our core values are:

• Selfless, Christ-like care for others.
• Relentless pursuit of excellence.
• Passion for patient experience.
• Teachable spirit, curious mind.

As an Ophthalmic Assistant, your role involves, supporting the ophthalmologists/optometrists. You’ll be the bridge between doctors and patients, ensuring smooth scheduling and efficient management of appointments.

Job Responsibilities

• You will assist the ophthalmologists/optometrists by preparing patients for examination by performing preliminary testing, obtaining history and current complaints.
• Transcribe the examination and assist in minor office procedures and laser treatments. Also drawing injectables, suture removal, checking blood pressure and blood glucose.
• Counsel’s patients about diagnosis and plan of care.
• Complete requests for prescription refills as authorized by the physician, with full documentation in the patient chart.
• Clean surgical instruments in preparation for sterile processing.
• Monitors patient phone calls and requests.
• Actively participates in educational opportunities and resources, including independent study courses to obtain company paid certifications.

Competencies

• Attention to detail, with an emphasis on quality care in a fast-paced environment.
• Displays leadership skills and a great deal of initiative with the flexibility to handle multiple tasks at once while maintaining a team player attitude.
• Follow all safety procedures as per guidelines and HIPAA laws and regulations.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills as well as a neat and professional appearance.
• Position requires a great deal of initiative and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Pre-requisites

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required

Remember, a good Ophthalmic Assistant plays a crucial role in maintaining efficient ophthalmic services. If you’re organized, compassionate, and enjoy helping patients, this could be a rewarding career path!

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be in good physical and mental health. Long periods in stationary positions required throughout work period. The person in this position needs to frequently move about inside the office. Must have good hearing and legible handwriting. The person in this position frequently communicates with patients, patients’ families, co-workers, and doctors. Must have ability to cope with physical and mental stress. Frequently moves, transports, positions, and helps patients from room to room and in/out of chairs, as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Potential exposure to fumes, dust gases, and odors. Frequent changes in temperature may occur. Possibility of exposure to communicable disease. Awareness of exposure as a high-risk environment.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person