Ophthalmic Assistant I

Ophthalmic Assistant I

Employees in this classification provide support to the Ophthalmology Specialty Clinics. Responsibilities include preparing patients for examinations, assisting the ophthalmologists during the examinations, and assuring a steady and even flow of patients through the clinic. Work is performed under direct supervision.

• Texas Tech Health El Paso (TTEP) is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas.
• Additionally, this position is not eligible for remote or hybrid opportunities. All work is required to be performed onsite at TTEP.

Major/Essential Functions

• Greets patients, shows them to exam room, takes initial brief history, and records patient's chief complaint, any meds patient is taking, and any other pertinent information in chart. Performs vision screen, if applicable
• Opens clinic, checks, daily schedules and ensures all necessary charts are complete and available.
• Retrieves test results from other entities as necessary
• May perform various visual acuity and color vision tests; dilates patient's eyes, as necessary
• Assists Ophthalmologists with examinations and various procedures
• Equipment lens and exam rooms are clean and neat and stocked, as needed
• Required clinic forms are stocked and available
• Receives incoming calls, from patients.
• Coordinates with UMC or Surgical Center for Surgery dates for Ophthalmologist to perform surgeries, and schedules patients accordingly.
• Ensures surgical facility has the necessary documentation for the surgery, in a timely manner
• Prepares instruments to be picked up for auto-claving and sterilization
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Manager, or Physician.
• Remains current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.).
• Personally, and consistently demonstrate, display and act in accordance with TTUHSC EP's Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent
• No work experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Eligibility for certification as ophthalmic assistant.
• At least 1 year experience in working for an ophthalmologist.
• Customer service in a healthcare setting.
• Previous experience interacting with patients.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Systems.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.