Ophthalmic Assistant

SSM Health; Missouri; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

DailyPay access

Tuition coverage

Job summary

SSM Health MO-SSM Health SLUCare Center for Specialized Medicine is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant for a full-time day-shift role with no nights or weekends. You will assist eye care providers, document patient histories, and support testing and minor procedures in a fast-paced eye care setting.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of ophthalmic technician experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. The position emphasizes patient relations and precise clinical documentation.

Qualifications

• One year health care experience required.
• Experience in ophthalmic settings preferred.
• Strong orientation to patient relations and safety.
• Ability to document patient information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist eye care providers in exams and treatments.
• Document patient chief complaints and histories.
• Perform tests such as visual acuity and basic ocular measurements.
• Handle scribing duties and document during patient visits.
• Assist with minor office procedures and laser treatments.
• Maintain surgical instruments and organize supplies.
• Screen patients and respond to urgent situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or 10 years experience

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health SLUCare Center for Specialized Medicine

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health SLUCare Center for Specialized Medicine

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

• Ophthalmic Assistant
• Schedule: Full time, Day shift M-F 8am-5pm, no nights, weekends or holidays.
• Location: MO-SSM Health SLUCare Center for Specialized Medicine
• Preferred experience: at least 2 years of experience as an ophthalmic technician

Job Summary:

Participates in the care and treatment of eye care patients utilizing skills unique to optometry and ophthalmology. Demonstrates accountability to patients, peers and other health team members through positive customer relations and effective communication. Cares for children and adult patients of all ages.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists eye care providers in the exam and treatment of patients.
• Initiates documentation of the patient’s chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings.
• May perform testing to include visual acuity measurement, color vision testing, lensometry, keratometry, testing pupil function, tonometry, automated perimetry, evaluation of EOMs (Extra-Ocular Muscle), confrontation visual field testing, and other patient services as requested by the provider.
• May act as a scribe by documenting (on behalf of the provider) all clinically relevant interaction and dialogue during the course of the patient visit. This will include: documenting history and exam, entering diagnoses, orders (medications, labs, imaging, consults, etc.), E&M (Evaluation & Management), follow up and patient instructions. Provides patient education under direction of eye care provider.
• Assists with minor surgery procedures and laser treatments in the office, including application and removal of dressings as directed.
• Inventories and maintains surgical instruments in accordance with system and department standards.
• Screens patients and calls for emergency/urgent situations; obtains pertinent information for provider.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Experience

• One year heath care experience

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Occasional driving.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4846210235 SLUCR OPH CSM GL

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.