What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Ophthalmology position at beBee Careers?
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to assist physicians and other technical support colleagues in performing diagnostic tests necessary for evaluation of patient eye problems.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to assist physicians and other technical support colleagues in performing diagnostic tests necessary for evaluation of patient eye problems.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preliminary screening examinations for physician review, including visual acuity, history taking, tonometry, lensometry, motility, pupil assessment, visual fields, and simple color vision tests.
- Direct the flow of patients, obtain medical and personal data for patient charts, screen patients for conditions, arrange for laboratory and other tests, ophthalmic photography, outpatient studies, and patient admissions and surgery as requested by physician.
- Examine the cornea, lens, and anterior chamber of the eye using a slit lamp and note variations from normal.
- Administer dilation or anesthetic drops or assist with patient contact lens insertion and removal training.
- Alleviate patient and family concerns by explaining diagnostic procedures and method of treatment.
- Maintain the physical environment of exam and procedure rooms, complete stocking and maintenance functions, and perform various clerical functions.
Requirements
- A high school education or equivalent.
- One year of directly related experience in ophthalmology or optometry, or graduation from an accredited ophthalmic technician program.
- Certification as a certified ophthalmic assistant by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
- BLS Certification.
