Ophthalmic Assistant, Charlton Ophthalmology, 40 Hours, Days

C340 UMass Memorial Medical Group, Inc.; Charlton City (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus available

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking an ophthalmology assistant to support physicians in scheduled and urgent ophthalmic procedures, ensuring high-quality patient care and satisfaction. The role involves preparing procedure rooms, stocking supplies, and assisting with a range of eye tests and procedures.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in healthcare, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Required: BLS certification and high school completion or GED.
• Required: minimum of two years of healthcare experience.
• Required: basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in scheduled and urgent ophthalmic procedures and provide quality patient care and satisfaction.
• Prepare and stock procedure room with instruments and supplies; use supplies economically.
• Perform history taking, visual acuity, refractometry, tonometry, pupil measurements, and other ophthalmic tests; assist with in-office procedures and surgeries.

Skills

BLS certification

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $21.19 - $38.13 (based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week). Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday Scheduled Hours: 8am - 5pm Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 10 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 40 Cost Center: 34000 - 2286 Charlton Ophthalmology This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Responsible for assisting the physician(s) in scheduled and urgent ophthalmic procedures, providing quality patient care and patient satisfaction.

Major Responsibilities

• 1. Provide attention to patients in a manner that builds confidence, trust and loyalty.
• 2. Stock and set up procedure room with instruments and supplies based on procedure and physician(s) preferences. Economically mindful in the use of supplies and equipment.
• 3. Essential functions include but are not limited to: History taking, Visual acuity measurement, Manual refractometry, Lensometry, Tonometry, Measure pupil size and reactivity, Test and measure eye muscle function, Visual field testing, Corneal thickness measurement, Corneal curvature measurement, Retinal nerve fiber layer measurement, Retinal thickness and topography, Fundus photography, A and B-scan ultrasonography, IOL Master, Prepare for and assist with in-office procedures, Surgical assisting including sterile preparations, BAT testing, Inventory of medical supplies, Obtains prior authorizations for medications.
• 4. Administer topical ophthalmic and oral medications.
• 5. Coordinate scheduling of patient surgeries and associated appointments. Completing all surgical paperwork.

Position Qualifications

• License/Certification/Education: Required: 1. BLS certification. 2. High school completion or GED.
• Experience/Skills: Required: 1. Minimum of two (2) or more years of similar experience in a health care setting. 2. Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• 1. Stand - 1/3
• 2. Walk - 1/3
• 3. Sit - 1/3
• 4. Talk or hear - 1/3
• 5. Uses hands to finger, handle or feel - 1/3
• 6. Push/pull - 1/3
• 7. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - 1/3
• 8. Reach with hands and arms - 1/3

• 1. Up to 10 pounds - 1/3 to 2/3
• 2. Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 2/3

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day.

Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.