Ophthalmic Assistant

Key-whitman Eye Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) match

Job summary

Key-Whitman Eye Center in Dallas seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to work closely with clinic physicians, document patient records, and input recommended treatments and procedures.

The role includes lensometry, diagnostic eye testing, refraction, administering topical medications, tonometry, and assisting with minor procedures while upholding HIPAA, EMR proficiency, and strong patient communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year Medical/Ophthalmic Scribe experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• JCAHPO certification preferred.
• CPR preferred.
• Proficient in EMR and computer literacy.
• Proficiency in a second language highly desirable.
• HIPAA knowledge and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Obtains accurate patient history.
• Performs lensometry.
• Conducts diagnostic testing of the eye using HVF, HRT, IOLMaster and related tools.
• Determines accurate visual acuities.
• Performs refractometry and ocular measurements.
• Administers topical ophthalmic medications.
• Performs tonometry.
• Maintains and sterilizes instruments.
• Assists physicians with procedures and post-operative instructions.
• Communicates clearly with patients and staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Able to work in a team

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Bilingual (second language)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

JCAHPO certification

CPR certification

Tools

EMR software

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 attentive
• Be 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

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