Non-Certified/Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (POOL)
University of Texas Health Science Center
Job Description
Under general supervision, responsible for providing assistance with a variety of basic technical procedures and administering treatments as directed. Performs routine and standardized tasks in preparation for patient examinations, and assists during the examinations while ensuring a steady and even flow of patients through the clinic.
Responsibilities
- Performs basic ocular function tests (measures and records) and evaluation of pupils to assist the Ophthalmologist in the treatment and care of patients.
- Assists physician with minor surgical procedures, including room set-up.
- Performs a variety of procedures and techniques.
- Maintains ophthalmic and surgical instruments clean, sterile and operational.
- Reports missing or unserviceable equipment and maintains appearance and stocking of supplies and forms in exam rooms.
- Maintains all related logs such as spore testing logs, refrigerator logs, and keeps track of instruments.
- Performs efficient, accurate, and legible patient workups to include patient interviews, obtaining and documenting medical history, medication history, chief complaint, and information relative to the treatment and care of patients.
- Administers eye and oral medications as directed.
- Changes dressings and instructs patients and/or parents of in-home care.
- Understands, communicates, and adheres to rules regarding patient consent for procedures.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated working knowledge of basic medical anatomy, eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms, and ocular medications.
- Understands and adheres to proper sterile techniques.
- Knowledge of standard medical abbreviations.
- Education: High school diploma or GED is required.
- Experience: Non Certified Candidates No Experience Required. Preferred experience in a clinical setting. 1-3 years of Ophthalmology experience preferred.
- Licenses/Certifications: Non Certified Candidates Must attain JCAHPO certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) within 1 year of employment. Certified Candidates Meet and maintain the minimum requirements for JCAHPO certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA).
This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.
Job Info
- Job Identification 5698
- Job Category Clinical Programs & Services
- Locations 0305 8300 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)
- Degree Level HS Graduate or Equivalent
- Job Schedule Full time
- Organization O9250 - HOPD Ophthalmology MARC, O9000 - MSRH - HOPD Operations, O1000 - MSRH - Administration, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center
- Department O9250 - HOPD Ophthalmology MARC
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