Ophthalmic Assistant

Key-Whitman Eye Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and visi

Health Savings Account with employer

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with company 匹

Job summary

Key-Whitman Eye Center is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to work closely with physicians, documenting patient medical records and inputting recommended treatments. Provides support in diagnostic testing, tonometry, and postoperative instructions while maintaining confidentiality and high ethical standards.

The role requires basic ophthalmic knowledge, strong communication skills, and proficiency in EMR. Medical background as a scribe is preferred and JCAHPO/ CPR credentials are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 Year Medical/Ophthalmic Scribe experience preferred.
• CPR preferred.
• JCAHPO certification preferred.
• Proficient in EMR and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Obtains accurate patient history.
• Performs lensometry and diagnostic testing.
• Obtains accurate visual acuities with basic optics understanding.
• Demonstrates ability to perform functional ocular measurements (color vision, Amsler grid etc.).
• Administers topical ophthalmic medications.
• Maintains and sterilizes surgical instruments.
• Verbalizes post-operative instructions clearly to patients.
• Communicates effectively with patients, physicians and staff.

Skills

Ophthalmic scribe

EMR proficiency

Medical terminology

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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The role of the Ophthalmic Assistant is to work relatively close with the clinic physicians to perform basic, advanced, and complex functions. The Ophthalmic Assistant will document the patient’s medical record and to input any recommended treatment and/or procedures that may be performed by the doctor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Obtains accurate patient history
• Performs lensometry
• Performs diagnostic testing of the eye while having a basic understanding and knowledge of these tests such as HVF, HRT, IOLmaster, biopen and basic fundus photography
• Obtains accurate visual acuities with basic optics understanding
• Demonstrates ability to perform functional ocular measurements of the eye such as color vision testing, B AT testing, schirmer tests and Amsler grid tests
• Demonstrates ability to perform accurate and repeat able refractometry
• Administers topical ophthalmic medications
• Performs accurate tonometry by tonopen or applanation
• Maintains and sterilizes surgical instructions
• Assists physicians with the instillation of punctual plugs
• Verbalizes post operative instructions in a clear and professional manner to patients for any procedure performed at Key-Whitman Eye Center
• Understanding basic ocular pharmacology; names of meds and their uses
• Minimum 1 Year Medical/Ophthalmic Scribe experience preferred
• High School Diploma or GED
• JCAHPO certification preferred
• CPR preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skill
• Able to think quickly and be attentiveBe able to work in a fast paced, team environment
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians and staff members
• Must demonstrate commitment to ongoing educations and uphold to the highest ethical principles of maintaining confidentiality
• Proficient in EMR and computer literacy
• Well organized and attentive to detail
• Proficiency in a second language highly desirable
• HIPAA knowledge and compliance
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer