Ophthalmic Assistant

US Oncology Inc.; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Retina Group of Washington is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to perform measurements and tests that support the physician's diagnosis and treatment planning. You will document results accurately in EMR or paper charts and ensure compliance with standards.

You will assist with patient education, maintain exam room cleanliness, manage patient flow, and support safe exam procedures including OCT, visual fields, photography, pachymetry and biometry, with appropriate PPE as required.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 0–2 years ophthalmic assistant experience.
• Experience using ophthalmic testing equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient charts to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Takes ocular and systemic history and records visual acuity.
• Performs testing such as OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry and biometry.
• Performs lensometry, automated refractometry, slit lamp exam including tonometry and anterior chamber angle assessment.
• Acts as scribe while the physician examines patients, entering data into EMR or paper charts.
• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
• Assists ensuring office procedures are adhered to and required informed consent is obtained.
• Assists with patient education.
• Oversees patient flow throughout the day.

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy

Adaptability

Communication

Empathetic

Initiative

Judgment

Reliability

Team Player

Relevant computer skills

Education

High School/GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

The Retina Group of Washington

The Ophthalmic Assistant conducts measurements and tests that provide the Physician with the information needed to arrive at a diagnosis and to prescribe treatment. The incumbent is responsible for appropriate documentation in compliance with standards and provides excellent patient services.

Pay range: $19 - 34.68/hr.

• Reviews patient charts to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity.
• Performs testing required by type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and history, including but not limited to OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry.
• Performs lensometry, automated refractometry, slit lamp exam including applanation tonometry and anterior chamber angle assessment, basic muscle balance testing, assesses pupils, confrontation visual fields and gross external exam.
• Performs advanced ophthalmic procedures.
• Acts as scribe while the physician examines patients, entering data into electronic medical records or handwritten in paper charts.
• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
• Assists ensuring office procedures are adhered to and required informed consent is obtained.
• Assists with patient education.
• Oversees patient flow throughout the day.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
• Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations. Understands and accepts responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer.
• Maintains a positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.

At PRISM Vision Group, we believe great work deserves great rewards. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Competitive Compensation – Base salary, performance bonuses, and regular reviews.
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical , dental, and vision insurance; and wellness program.
• Retirement Planning – 401(k) with company match.
• Generous Time Off – Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
• Learning & Development –career growth programs.
• Other Perks – Commuter benefits, Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness plans, FSA/HSA and Dependent Care FSA. employee discounts, and more.

Education:High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED). Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline preferred.

OA1 Experience:0-2 years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception), normal range of hearing, ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (gloves, face mask, eye shield, gown), standing for long periods of time.

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and act for his/her actions and work performed. Willing to accept constructive feedback.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly with attention to all details of a project or task.
• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to and facilitate change in the workplace.
• Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with others using good listening skills.
• Empathetic – Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of patients and co-workers.
• Initiative – Ability to make decisions and take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Desire to excel, attempting non-routine tasks.
• Judgment – Ability to make sound decisions using available information.
• Reliability – Can be relied upon to demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.
• Team Player – The ability to work with others and independently for a common goal. Puts aside own individual needs to work toward the larger group objective and reinforces the contribution of others.
• Relevant computer skills – Able to navigate between screens and accurately enter data.

An office environment with a controlled atmosphere. Possible exposure to staff or patients with communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens.