Ophthalmic Assistant

Health Wealth Safe; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with employer

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Health Wealth Safe ophthalmic assistant role collaborates with clinic physicians to perform basic to complex eye care tasks. You will document patient histories, input treatment recommendations, and assist with procedures and ocular measurements.

Responsibilities include administering topical medications, tonometry, sterilization, and communicating post-operative instructions. Strong communication and EMR proficiency are essential in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of medical or ophthalmic scribing experience (preferred).
• High school diploma or GED; some college coursework or an associate degree (preferred).
• JCAHPO certification and CPR (preferred).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment.
• Knowledge of ocular pharmacology and HIPAA compliance; proficiency in EMR.
• Additional language skills are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Document patient medical histories and input treatment recommendations.
• Assist with lensometry, diagnostic testing (HVF, HRT, IOLmaster, fundus photography), and ocular measurements.
• Administer topical medications and perform tonometry.
• Maintain sterilization protocols and assist with punctual plugs.
• Communicate post-operative instructions effectively.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

HIPAA compliance

EMR proficiency

Language skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Some college or associate degree

JCAHPO certification

CPR certification

Tools

EMR software

Tonometry equipment

Ophthalmic instruments

Job description

We are seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to collaborate closely with clinic physicians in performing a range of basic to complex eye care functions.

The role involves documenting patient medical histories, inputting treatment recommendations, and assisting with procedures such as lensometry, diagnostic testing (HVF, HRT, IOLmaster, fundus photography), and ocular measurements (color vision, B AT, Schirmer, Amsler grid).

Additional duties include administering topical medications, performing tonometry, maintaining sterilization protocols, assisting with punctual plugs, and communicating post-operative instructions effectively.

Qualifications Include

• At least 1 year of medical or ophthalmic scribing experience (preferred)
• High school diploma or GED; some college coursework or an associate degree (preferred)
• JCAHPO certification and CPR (preferred)
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment
• Knowledge of ocular pharmacology and HIPAA compliance; proficiency in EMR
• Additional language skills are highly desirable

Benefits Include

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Life insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) plan with company match

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a respectful and lawful workplace for all employees and applicants.