Ophthalmic Assistant
Springfield Clinic Main Campus
The Ophthalmic Assistant is responsible for functioning as an assistant to an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist, providing basic direct patient care and performing pre-testing of patients.
Job Relationships
- Reports directly to the Operations Manager.
Principal Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of visual acuity testing, pupillary evaluation and diagnostic tests. Administer eye medications and irrigating solutions under the supervision of the Ophthalmologist or Optometrist.
- Obtain basic medical history and chief complaint from patients including past ocular, medical, family and social history utilizing the Eye Institute's electronic medical record system.
- Order ocular testing.
- Perform basic diagnostic skills and testing, which may include:
- Manual/auto lensometry,
- VEP testing,
- Pachymetry
- Keratometry
- Visual fields
- Contact lens instruction
- Tonometry
- Fundus photography
- Clean and stock exam rooms and nursing station. Complete order forms for replenishment of supplies.
- Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
- Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
- Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
- High school diploma required.
Licenses/Certificates
- CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.
- Ability to take and pass a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant examination within the first 18 months of employment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Possess general medical knowledge. A basic understanding of ocular anatomy and diseases, familiarity with ophthalmic medications, contact lenses and glasses preferred.
- General knowledge of medical equipment and instrument maintenance and calibration.
Working Environment
- Medical clinic environment.
PHI/Privacy Level
- HIPAA1
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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