Ophthalmic Assistant

Wilmingtoneye; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmingtoneye is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to provide chair-side support, perform diagnostic tests, and assist the ophthalmologist with patient care. You will handle tasks listed above, ensuring smooth patient flow and accurate documentation.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and comfort working in both well-lit and darkened rooms. Training toward COA/COT/COMT is available as part of professional development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical and ophthalmic terminology.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive team member.
• Strong organization with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Performs visual field tests.
• Performs visual acuity and pinhole tests.
• Performs Schirmer’s tests as ordered by the physician.
• Monitors patient flow, ensuring the physician exam rooms are always full.
• Acts as scribe for physician.
• Escorts patients to front desk after exam.
• Reviews the use of Amsler grid testing with patient for at-home monitoring.
• Reviews physician-generated instructions with patient.
• Provides appropriate patient education materials as directed by physician.
• Ensure that exam rooms are tidied and sanitized between patients, including cleaning sinks and sanitizing equipment.
• Cleans all lenses used by doctors.
• Prepares for COA/COT/COMT exam.
• And all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Exceptional communication and Inter...

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years’ experience in a healthcare setting; ophthalmology preferred

Tools

Lensometer

A-scan

Potential acuity meter

Humphrey visual field machine

Automated tonometer

Brightness acuity test machine

Auto refractor

Keratometer

Phoropter

Mattox wing

Tonopen

Statim sterilizer

Slit lamp

Job description

Position: Ophthalmic AssistantDepartment: ClinicalReports to: Lead Ophthalmic Technician/Clinical ManagerJob summary: This individual is responsible for providing chair-side doctor assistance, performing diagnostic tests as required by ophthalmologist, and administering treatment as allowed and ordered by the physician.Education and Experience:High school diploma or equivalent.Two years’ experience in a healthcare setting; ophthalmology preferred.Essential Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of medical and ophthalmic terminology.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.Positive team member.Strong organization with attention to detail.Demonstrated computer literacy.Competencies:Communication and Patient CareMust be able to accurately operate the following equipment after training:LensometerA-scanPotential acuity meterHumphrey visual field machineAutomated tonometer machineBrightness acuity test machineAuto refractorKeratometerPhoropterMattox wingTonopenStatim sterilizerProjectorSlit lampUses autorefractor and lensometers (automatic and manual).Performs visual field tests.Performs visual acuity and pinhole tests.Perform brightness acuity measurement as requested by the physician.Performs Schirmer’s tests as ordered by the physician.Monitors patient flow, ensuring the physician exam rooms are always full.Acts as scribe for physician.Escorts patients to front desk after exam.Patient EducationReviews the use of Amsler grid testing with patient for at-home monitoring.Reviews physician-generated instructions with patient.Provides appropriate patient education materials as directed by physician.AdministrativeEnsure that exam rooms are tidied and sanitized between patients, including cleaning sinks and sanitizing equipment.Cleans all lenses used by doctors.Prepares for COA/COT/COMT exam.And all other duties as assigned.The area you work in daily is primarily well lit, you will have to work in darkened rooms throughout the day. You will be moving around a lot. Be able to sit when necessary. The use of fine motor movements is essential. The environment can often be loud.