Ophthalmic Assistant

Surgery Partners, Inc; Whitman (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA with employer contribution

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc. is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to work closely with clinic physicians to perform basic, advanced, and complex eye care tasks, document patient records, and input treatment suggestions as part of a dedicated ophthalmology team.

The role involves obtaining patient history, lensometry, visual field tests, IOLMaster, refractometry, and medication administration, plus maintaining sterile conditions and assisting with procedures at the Key-Whitman Eye Center.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year ophthalmic scribe experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Some college coursework or Associate's degree preferred.
• JCAHPO certification preferred.
• CPR preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Obtain accurate patient history.
• Perform lensometry and diagnostic eye tests.
• Record patient data and input treatment notes.
• Assist physicians with procedures.
• Administer topical ophthalmic medications.
• Perform tonometry and basic ocular measurements.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain operating area.
• Explain post-operative instructions to patients.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team environment

HIPAA knowledge

EMR usage

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college coursework or Associate's degree

JCAHPO certification

CPR preferred

Tools

EMR

Computer literacy

Job description

Accessibility Note

Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified people or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact [e-mail]

JOB TITLE

Ophthalmic Assistant

Position Summary

The role of the Ophthalmic Assistant is to work relatively close with the clinic physicians to perform basic, advanced, and complex functions. The Ophthalmic Assistant will document the patient’s medical record and to input any recommended treatment and/or procedures that may be performed by the doctor

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Obtains accurate patient history
• Performs lensometry
• Performs diagnostic testing of the eye while having a basic understanding and knowledge of these tests such as HVF, HRT, IOLmaster, biopen and basic fundus photography
• Obtains accurate visual acuities with basic optics understanding
• Demonstrates ability to perform functional ocular measurements of the eye such as color vision testing, B AT testing, schirmer tests and Amsler grid tests
• Demonstrates ability to perform accurate and repeat able refractometry
• Administers topical ophthalmic medications
• Performs accurate tonometry by tonopen or applanation
• Maintains and sterilizes surgical instructions
• Assists physicians with the instillation of punctual plugs
• Verbalizes post operative instructions in a clear and professional manner to patients for any procedure performed at Key-Whitman Eye Center
• Understanding basic ocular pharmacology; names of meds and their uses

Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, Skills And Abilities)

• Minimum 1 Year Medical/Ophthalmic Scribe experience preferred
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some college coursework or Associates degree preferred
• JCAHPO certification preferred
• CPR preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skill
• Able to think quickly and be attentive
• Be able to work in a fast paced, team environment
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians and staff members
• Must demonstrate commitment to ongoing educations and uphold to the highest ethical principles of maintaining confidentiality
• Proficient in EMR and computer literacy
• Well organized and attentive to detail
• Proficiency in a second language highly desirable
• HIPAA knowledge and compliance

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.