Entry Level- Ophthalmic Assistant

Ophthalmic Assistant – Entry Level

Clay Eye is growing and we are looking to train those that are motivated and have the drive to become an Ophthalmic Technician. As a technician with Clay Eye, you will be part of our world-renowned medical team using state-of-the-art technology to provide the highest quality care to our patients. We are a busy Multi-Specialty Ophthalmology practice with 16 doctors and 5 locations providing quality healthcare for over 47 years.

You will be the first person who sees our patients, completing their medical work up and performing various diagnostic testing. Come allow us to train you for your new career in Healthcare!

Our ideal trainee:

• Candidates with a strong customer service focus
• A desire for growth in a successful medical practice
• Career minded individuals looking for a plan for longevity
• Full-time and part-time opportunities

Benefits of working for Clay Eye:

• Paid training and the chance to work with and learn from excellent doctors and staff
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401(k), STD, LTD, Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay
• Opportunity to build a career with a longstanding, reputable organization
• Leadership and Career Advancement opportunities
• Advancement to paid ophthalmology certifications (COA, COT, COMT)
• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday – Friday 7:45 am – 5pm and some Saturdays

Qualifications:

• High School graduate/GED equivalent
• Proficient in computer programs and navigating a computer effectively
• The use of kindness, empathy and patience when dealing with our patient population
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work as a team member
• Great punctuality and attendance
• Adjustment to change, resetting of priorities, time management skills, resourcefulness, initiative

Requirements:

• Make introductions and establish rapport with patients. Initiate patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines.
• Perform pre-exam testing to include visual acuity assessment, including pinhole and glare testing, confrontational visual field testing, assess extraocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, assess angles, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services as requested by the physician including special tests such as color vision screening, stereopsis, and dry eye testing.
• Perform lensometry and specialized testing such as visual fields, keratometry, A/B scans, and ophthalmic photography optical coherence tomography (OCT), Optical Biometry (IOL Master and Lensstar), Pentacam, OPTOS.
• Perform retinoscopy and refractometry.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures or laser treatments in the office.
• Complete requests for prescription refills as authorized by physician, with full documentation in patient chart, initiate and complete prior authorizations (PA) as needed. Educate patients regarding administration of medications and pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by physician.
• Assist with fitting contact lenses and instruct patients in care and insertion of lenses.
• Conduct inventory of ophthalmic supplies, including pharmaceuticals and instruments on a regular basis.
• Assist with maintenance of clinical examination equipment.
• Clean surgical instruments in preparation for sterile processing.
• Inspect instruments periodically for damage, send for repair, and request a replacement, as necessary.
• Check expiration date and inventory of culture plates, media, etc., kept in refrigerator and replace, as necessary.
• Open and close exam lanes daily, ensuring that equipment is wiped down in an appropriate manner, battery powered instruments are seated properly in re-charge wells, slit lamps and projectors are switched off under covers including diagnostic equipment and laser room.
• Follow all safety procedures as per guidelines.
• Be ambassador for the practice.
• Assist other areas of the practice as needed.