Are you looking for a fun career with potential growth path in many different clinical directions? Under the direction of Clinic Manager, the Ophthalmic Assistant will train to be responsible for gathering important patient medical history; perform visual screening and diagnostic testing prior to doctor’s visit with patient. Performs all other duties required to assist in/and or ensure the delivery of complete eye care and treatment of patients. Assist and facilitate efficient patient flow while coordinating with the Providers.

Potential Growth Paths include:

• Ophthalmic Technician
• Ophthalmic Imaging
• OR Exposure/Training - must obtain COA before OR transfer eligible

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include and are not limited to:

• Performing initial screening by taking patient history, measuring visual acuity, pupil assessment, gross external exam, basic manual lensometry (single vision, multifocal, and progressive lenses), stereo testing, color vision testing with color plates, visual field testing by confrontation, motility (EOM), angle assessment, Goldmann Applanation and Tonopen tonometry, BAT, manifest refraction etc.
• Maintaining knowledge of ocular pharmacology; administering of topical ophthalmic medication or oral medications under the direction of the Physician
• Performing diagnostics such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), Topography, IOL Master, Humphrey Visual Field (HVF), etc.
• Gathering accurate documentation for Electronic Medical Records
• Assisting with in-office procedures ensuring proper informed consent is obtained, setting up and cleaning up rooms from procedures
• Assisting with patient education
• Instructing the patient regarding testing procedures using clear and concise language
• Functioning as a scribe for the ophthalmologist as needed
• Assisting with laser and ophthalmic procedures in the minor procedure room as needed
• Providing cross coverage of technical assistance to all specialties and providers at Maine Eye as needed

Experience

Previous experience not required

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person