Ophthalmic Assistant

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center Effingham Ophthalmology Clinic is seeking a full-time ophthalmology clinic assistant. This role includes patient care, medication administration, and support for ophthalmic procedures under a licensed ophthalmologist.

You will perform diagnostic tests, manage patient records, and handle clerical duties, with duties aligned to eye care procedures and infection control policies. Starting pay is $22.72 per hour, commensurate with experience, with growth to $35.22.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire; CMA-Certified Medical Assistant credential is listed.
• LPN license by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Responsibilities

• Administers eye medications and eye drops per provider instructions.
• Assists in ophthalmic surgical activities and pre/post-operative care.
• Collects medical histories, prepares patients for exams, and documents visits.
• Performs preliminary diagnostic tests, visual acuity, intraocular pressure, and other eye care assessments.
• Maintains exam room supplies and adheres to infection control policies.
• Relays patient information and coordinates with providers and staff.

Skills

BLS/CPR certification

Education

High School diploma

CMA-Certified Medical Assistant

LPN license (Illinois)

Job description

Department: Effingham Ophthalmology Clinic
Hours: Full time, 40 hours/week
Shift: 1st

Requirements

• High School (Required)
• BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, CMA-Certified Medical Assistant
• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Compensation

• Pay: Based on experience, starting at $22.72
• Estimated Compensation Range $22.72 - $35.22 Pay based on experience

Responsibilities

• Accepts reassignment at the direction and discretion of management, as applicable to staffing levels and patient volumes.
• Administers medication as directed by the provider, including eye drops, ointments and irrigating solutions to the eye.
• Administration of pharmacological agents related to eye care procedures as prescribed and supervised by the Physician, including but not limited to topical anesthetics, fluorescein and other topical dyes, dilating agents, miotics and pressure lowering eye drops.
• Assisting in the performance of ophthalmic surgical activities including but not limited to: pre-operative preparation of the patient, preparation of surgical instruments and equipment, induction of ophthalmic anesthesia, surgical complications minor surgical and therapeutic procedures and post-operative education.
• Assists during examinations, patient treatments, interventions and minor procedures under the supervision of a licensed Ophthalmologist.
• Assists providers with patient intake, collecting medical histories and preparing patients for exams.
• Cleans and stocks supplies in exam rooms or workspaces on an on-going basis to assure that there is an adequate supply, in adherence to regulatory and system infection control policies and procedures.
• Communicates and provides information about eye health, treatment plans, test results, advice and post-operative care, as directed by the Physician.
• Documents responses to patient history and screening questions for use by providers during assessments and examinations.
• Follows Universal Precautions at all times during contact with patients, equipment, instruments, and/or specimens.
• Handles, maintains and repairs ophthalmic equipment and instrumentation, while ensuring it is clean and functional to meet the needs of the practice.
• Keeps providers aware of patient requests, needs and observations made that could be of value to the provider's assessment, care and follow-up.
• Must complete competency training for ophthalmology testing equipment upon hire.
• Performs general clerical duties as required, such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records, processing insurance information, receiving and mailing patient test results, transcribing data to forms, filing and monitoring or ordering supplies.
• Performs preliminary diagnostic tests, imaging, evaluations and studies of the visual system including: visual acuity tests, visual field assessment, fundus photography, optical coherence tomography, measuring intraocular pressure and conducting basic refraction tests.
• Relays information between provider(s) and client(s), which may include but is not limited to communications with patients, families, pharmacies, nursing homes, consultancy office staff, insurers, and facilities.

Benefits

• When you come to work for Sarah Bush Lincoln or Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care, you have our commitment to help make this the best work experience of your life.
• Career development is available through continuing education and on-site training, so come grow with us!
• We are striving to be the employer of choice in the area.
• Employees reap the benefit of our work culture which is steeped in professional and personal development programs.
• We have developed a solid benefit package to help retain our employees, while providing them opportunities to grow their careers.
• We support on-site classroom learning programs and internet courses, and we have a generous tuition reimbursement program-- all designed to help staff achieve their goals.