The Ophthalmic Assistant generates important preliminary information to be used by the ophthalmologist; reviews patient status and performs medical tests. Assist in the front office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Performs testing required by the type of exam scheduled, patient complaint, and history.
• Proficient in taking ocular and systemic history accurately, and recording visual acuity.
• Able to perform lensometry and refractometry. Administer diagnostic tests.
• Administer topical ophthalmic.
• Assists in the training of other ophthalmic assistants.
• Assists with patient education.
• Educate patients regarding the surgical process.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the work day.
• Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations. Understands and accepts responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to the supervisor or Compliance Officer.
• Maintains positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Other duties as assisgned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
*Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions or work performed. Willing to accept constructive criticism.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly with attention to all details of a project or task.
• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to and facilitate change in the workplace.
• Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with others using good listening skills and the spoken word. Ability to write clearly and concisely using good grammar and spelling.
• Empathetic – Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of patients and co-workers. Exhibits a cheerful demeanor with the ability to display good-natured to tolerance of delay or adversity.
• Essential Job Functions – Ability to perform the Essential Job Functions of this position.
• Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Desire to excel, attempting non-routine tasks.
• Judgment – The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Reliability – Can be relied upon to demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.
• Team Player – The ability to work with others and independently for a common goal. Puts aside own individual needs to work toward the larger group objective and reinforces the contribution of others.

SKILLS & ABILITIES
*Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Experience: 1 year or more Ophthalmic Assistant

*Bilingual - Spanish or Vietnamese

Computer Skills
*Good computer skills. Able to navigate between screens: able to accurately enter data.
Able to type 30-40 words per minute.

Certificates & Licenses
*None required. COA / COT certification through JCAHPO encouraged.

If you are passionate about eye care and dedicated to providing exceptional patient service, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our team of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the field of ophthalmology. Apply now!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $21.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No weekends

Work Location: In person