Ophthalmic Assistant

Ophthalmic Assistant

This role is located at the Retina Care Center, Baltimore, MD location, which is part of Prism Vision Group.

Compensation Range: $18-$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.

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