Ophthalmic Assistant: Chair-Side Eye Care Pro

Wilmingtoneye; United States; Presencial; USD 36.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Exceptional communication and Inter...

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years’ experience in a healthcare setting; ophthalmology preferred

Herramientas

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

Descripción del empleo

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.