Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, Full Time, Benefited, Days, 8hours, 1.0fte

Alameda Health System; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Oakland is looking for a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to join their team. This full-time position requires assisting physicians with diagnostic tests, maintaining instruments, and providing patient education. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in a clinical setting, with preferred certifications in ophthalmic assistance.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role requiring high school diploma.
• Preferred one year of relevant experience.
• Preferred certifications: COA, COT, or coursework towards these certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating patient services, including scheduling and reminder calls.
• Conduct initial patient exams and assist in diagnostic testing.
• Calibrate and maintain ophthalmic instruments.

Skills

Patient services

Instrument maintenance

Clinical optics

Ocular pharmacology

Photography

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ophthalmic instruments

Job description

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, Full Time, Benefited, Days, 8hours, 1.0fte

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Summary:

Possesses knowledge and skills in history taking, patient services, instrument maintenance, basic clinical optics, basic ocular motility, visual fields, intermediate tonometry, ocular pharmacology, and photography. Assists physicians and technical support staff in performing diagnostic tests for eye problems. Performs related duties as required.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in coordinating services for patients, e.g., reminder calls, scheduling tests.
• Assist the physician in preparing microbiological specimens.
• Calibrate and maintain ophthalmic instruments; clean and stock rooms and labs.
• Examine the cornea, lens, and anterior chamber using a slit lamp.
• Maintain knowledge of anesthesia, surgeries, post-op drugs, and medications.
• Measure visual acuity, optical, and lensometry measurements; record findings.
• Perform testing such as corneal topography, autorefraction, tonometry, visual fields, OCT, pachymetry, A-Scan, B-Scan, and photography.
• Conduct initial patient exams, including history taking, pupil testing, acuity, and eye pressure measurements.
• Provide patient information, verify surgery schedules, sterilize and set up instruments, assist with procedures and laser treatments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: One year of relevant experience.
• Preferred Licenses/Certifications: COA, COT, or coursework towards these certifications.

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare

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