Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Part-Time - 24 hours per week

Boston Medical Center; Baltimore (MD); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 51.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

GBMC HealthCare in Baltimore, MD is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support the ophthalmology team. Under supervision, you will perform visual acuity and ocular motility tests, assist with exams, and help with ophthalmic photography. You will maintain equipment, document findings, and ensure patient safety and comfort.

Preferred COA certification within a year, CPR required, and 1–2 years in a clinical ophthalmic setting. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits.

Formación

• HS or GED required; COA certification preferred within 12 months.
• 1–2 years of clinical ophthalmic experience; COA may substitute.

Responsabilidades

• Assist Ophthalmologist with diagnostic, therapeutic, and corrective procedures.
• Perform tests: visual acuity, color vision, tonometry, retinoscopy, and refraction.
• Calibrate and maintain ophthalmic equipment for accuracy.
• Enter patient data and manage records in the database.

Conocimientos

Ophthalmic testing

Medical records handling

Clinical communication

Attention to detail

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

COA preferred / must complete within 1 year

Herramientas

Ophthalmoscope

Lensometer

Keratometer

Phoropter

Slit lamp

Descripción del empleo

Under direct supervision, assists the Ophthalmologist in caring for the eye patient by providing important and preliminary information on the patient's medical condition that is obtained through a variety of visual acuity and ocular motility tests and through ophthalmic photography. Maintains equipment to ensure valid and reliable results.Education:Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) preferred (must complete COA certification within one year of hire)HS or GEDExperience:1-2 Years' Experience in clinical ophthalmic setting (COA may be substituted for years of experience)Licensures/Certifications:Current CPR certification.Certification as Ophthalmic Assistant from the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) preferred.Physical RequirementsContinuous attention to detail and ability to make continual fine sensory discrimination up to 80% of work time.Working Conditions:Exposure to certain distasteful patient care activities and communicable diseases in moderate.Skills:1-2 Years’ Experience in clinical ophthalmic setting (COA may be substituted for years of experience)Skills:• Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, systemic diseases, ocular diseases, ocular emergencies.• Basic knowledge of ophthalmic instrumentation; knowledge and performance of techniques to measure the patient's visual acuity and ocular motility and to administer eye drops, ointments, etc.• Basic knowledge of oral medications and invasive techniques.• Skill in data analysis and interpretation.• Skill in oral and written communication.• Ability to file and retrieve records.Patient & Workplace Safety:Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.Patient Population:Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.Principles Duties and Responsibilities:• Assists the Ophthalmologist in diagnostic, therapeutic and corrective procedures. Generates important and preliminary information for use by the Ophthalmologist and provides basic and routine patient care activities.• Performs a variety of basic clinical tests on patients such as visual acuity tests, color vision testing, lensometry, exophthalmometry, Amsler Grid, Schirmer's Tests, evaluation of pupil, tonometry, keratometry, retinoscopy, and refractometry.• Provides basic patient care such as administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye.• Maintains accurate and complete records of all tests performed, preliminary transfer and analysis of data and recovery of charts for review. Informs the ophthalmologist of any adverse test results that may need immediate medical attention.• Ensures exam rooms are setup and ready for use at beginning of day. Closes exam rooms at the end of the day.• Inputs patient information (i.e. name, age, diagnosis) into database. Perform various clerical duties including filing and retrieving patient, handling telephone messages, and the like.• Recognizes errors or equipment malfunctions. Calibrates, makes necessary adjustments, cleans and maintains equipment (i.e. acuity projectors, ophthalmoscopes, retinoscopes, lensometers, perimeters, slit lamps, phoropters) used to insure accurate and reliable results.All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:RespectI will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilitiesExcellenceI will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.Meets and/or exceeds customer expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPays attention to detail; follows throughAccountabilityI will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.Sets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on timeTeamworkI will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of othersEthical BehaviorI will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkersResultsI will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.Embraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficientlyPay Range$21.91 - $37.08Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.Equal Employment OpportunityGBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.