Clinical Ophthalmic Assistant - Eye Care Specialist

GBMC HealthCare; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support the ophthalmology team. You will assist in diagnostic, therapeutic and corrective procedures and perform tests such as visual acuity, tonometry, keratometry and retinoscopy.

The role requires 1-2 years in a clinical ophthalmic setting or COA substitution, CPR certification, and potential COA certification within one year of hire. This is an on-site position with GBMC values of respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork, ethics and

Qualifications

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) preferred (must complete COA certification within one year of hire)
• 1-2 Years' Experience in clinical ophthalmic setting (COA may be substituted for years of experience)
• Current CPR certification.
• Certification as Ophthalmic Assistant from JCAHPO preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Ophthalmologist in diagnostic, therapeutic and corrective procedures.
• 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.
• Ensures exam rooms are setup and ready for use at beginning of day; closes exam rooms at end of day.
• Inputs patient information into database and performs clerical duties including filing and telephone messages.
• Recognizes errors or equipment malfunctions; calibrates and maintains equipment.

Skills

Basic anatomy knowledge

Ophthalmic instrumentation

Data analysis

Oral and written communication

Record keeping

Education

COA preferred

HS or GED

Tools

Acuity projectors

Ophthalmoscopes

Retinoscopes

Lensometers

Perimeters

Slit lamps

Phoropters

Job description

GBMC HealthCare is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support the ophthalmology team. You will assist in diagnostic, therapeutic and corrective procedures and perform tests such as visual acuity, tonometry, keratometry and retinoscopy.

The role requires 1-2 years in a clinical ophthalmic setting or COA substitution, CPR certification, and potential COA certification within one year of hire. This is an on-site position with GBMC values of respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork, ethics and