Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Floater-North

Houston Eye Associates; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Floater to support multiple locations in The Woodlands area. The role involves assisting ophthalmologists with patient care and performing essential eye tests. Ideal candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in ophthalmology and obtain necessary certifications during employment. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401(K).

Benefits

Continuing Education

Holidays & Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Superior Benefits Package

Medical

Dental

401(K)

Free Life Insurance

Eye Care Benefits & Optical Discounts

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 6 months.
• Uncertified Ophthalmic Assistants must obtain JCAHPO certification within 1 year.
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience working with ophthalmologist.

Responsibilities

• Float between multiple locations to assist ophthalmologists.
• Perform preliminary tests and maintain exam rooms.
• Administer medications and assist in patient care.

Skills

Visual Assessment

Visual Field Testing

Pupil Assessment

Tonometry

Keratometry

Ocular Motility Testing

Lensometry

Refraction

Retinoscopy

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

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LOCATION: 1699 Research Forest Drive, Suite 150 The Woodlands, TX 77380 Travel to north HEA locations as needed.

Position Summary

Contributes to the organization by floating to multiple locations as needed, working closely with the ophthalmologist to perform basic, advance, and complex preliminary tests and measurements of the eyes. The OA floater generally meets with the patient before the Ophthalmologist to obtain medical history and prepare the patient for the examination.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for properly stocking, preparing, and maintaining the cleanliness of exam rooms during clinic.
• Reviews patient chart for accuracy of information.
• Prepare patients for physician’s exam. Perform tests based on the specific reasons for the visit and physician’s preference.
• Assists with in-office procedures.
• Prepare and ensure all consent forms are complete and accurate prior to in-office procedures. Prepares and cleans room after procedure.
• Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
• May act as scribe to assist physicians with entering exam information into electronic record. Order diagnostic tests electronically and submit prescription refills approved by physician.
• Assists with preparing letters to patients and referring physicians.
• Assists with diagnostic testing.
• Follow-up on diagnostic tests when directed by physician.
• Schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments.
• Assists in training of other ophthalmic assistants.
• Must meet and adhere to HEA’s policies and procedures, uphold to the highest ethical principles and patient confidentiality. Complies with all State and Federal regulations.
• As a floater, this position is designed to travel between HEA locations to support the staffing needs of multiple locations and/or departments. Work location and/or department may be assigned at short notice.
• Other duties as assigned based on business operational needs.
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Visual Assessment
• Visual Field Testing (CVF, Amsler Grid, HVF)
• Pupil Assessment
• Tonometry (iCare, Goldmann Applanation, and Tonopen)
• Keratometry (manual and automated)
• Ocular Motility Testing
• Lensometry (Manual and automated)
• Refraction (utilizing phoroptor, duochrome, fogging, Prince rule, trial frame)
• Retinoscopy and Refinement (at the COT and COMT level)
  
  

We Proudly Offer

• Continuing Education including JCAHPO & ABOC
• Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Leave
• Superior Benefits Package:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401(K)
• Free Life Insurance & LTD
• Eye Care Benefits & Optical Discounts
  

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Basic Life Support (BLS). If not BLS certified at time of employment, must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.

Uncertified Ophthalmic Assistants must obtain JCAHPO (COA, COT, or COMT) certification within 1 year of employment.

Experience

Minimum 1-2 years’ experience working with ophthalmologist.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Medical Practices

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