Ophthalmic Assistant

Ophthalmic Assistant

This role is located at the NJRetina Monroe Office, which is part of Prism Vision Group

Compensation Range: $23.08-$34.68/hr (Dependent on Experience)

The Ophthalmic Assistant conducts measurements and tests that provide the Physician with the information needed to arrive at a diagnosis and to prescribe treatment. The incumbent is responsible for appropriate documentation in compliance with standards and provides excellent patient services.

Role and Responsibilities

• Reviews patient charts to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.

• Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity.

• Performs testing required by type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and history, including but not limited to OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry.

• Performs lensometry, automated refractometry, slit lamp exam including applanation tonometry and anterior chamber angle assessment, basic muscle balance testing, assesses pupils, confrontation visual fields and gross external exam.

• Performs advanced ophthalmic procedures.

• Acts as scribe while the physician examines patients, entering data into electronic medical records or handwritten in paper charts.

• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications.

• Assists ensuring office procedures are adhered to and required informed consent is obtained.

• Assists with patient education.

• Oversees patient flow throughout the day.

• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.

• 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 supervisor or Compliance Officer.

• Maintains a positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.

Position Qualifications

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED). Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline preferred.

Registered LPN

OA1 Experience: 0-2 years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience

OAII Experience: 2+ years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions and work performed. Willing to accept constructive feedback.

• 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.

• Empathetic – Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of patients and co-workers.

• Initiative – Ability to make decisions and take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Desire to excel, attempting non-routine tasks.

• Judgment – Ability to make sound decisions using available information.

• 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.

• Relevant computer skills – Able to navigate between screens and accurately enter data.

Work Environment

An office environment with a controlled atmosphere. Possible exposure to staff or patients with communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens.

Other Physical Requirements:

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception), normal range of hearing, ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (gloves, face mask, eye shield, gown), standing for long periods of time