Ophthalmic Assistant

Clarus Eye Centre; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarus Eye Centre in Lacey, WA seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support physicians and prepare patients for examinations. You will perform patient work-ups, take histories, and assist with refractometry and tonometry, under supervision of the Clinical Operations Supervisor.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of ophthalmic experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to triage acute conditions and document examination data. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• One year experience in ophthalmic practice
• One year full time experience as an ophthalmic assistant
• High School Diploma

Responsibilities

• History taking and patient work-ups.
• Refractometry.
• Tonometry.
• Scribe physician examination data.
• Triage acute conditions in person or by phone.
• Assist physicians with minor procedures.
• Assist physicians with advanced diagnostic procedures.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Location 345 College St SE,Lacey, WA, 98503,United States
• Base Pay $20.50 - $26.00 / Hour
• Job Category Clinical
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt

Description

POSITION: Ophthalmic Assistant

REPORTS TO: Clinical Operations Supervisor

POSITION PURPOSE:

Deliver patient care in accordance with standards set forth by Clarus Eye Center. Prepare patients for eye examinations by physicians. Directly assist physicians in performance of clinical tasks

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of one-year experience in an ophthalmic practice.
• One-year full time experience as an ophthalmic assistant
• High School Diploma

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong technical proficiency and skills as outlined by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
• Ability to develop positive working relationships
• Self confidence

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for patient work-ups. Tasks include, but are not limited to:
• History taking
• Refractometry
• Tonometry
• Responsible for scribing physician’s examination data. This includes but is not limited to:
• Intermediate knowledge of ocular anatomy and terminology
• Basic knowledge of correct coding criteria
• Intermediate knowledge of ophthalmic services and procedures
• Properly triage acute conditions in person or via phone conversation
• Assist physicians with minor procedures
• Assist physicians with advanced diagnostic procedures
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires sitting for long periods of time. Must be able to safely assist patients in wheelchairs and walkers.