Ophthalmic Assistant (COA Track) — Eye Care Support

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Time Off

Retirement plan

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio in San Antonio, TX seeks a Non-Certified/Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (POOL) to support the ophthalmology clinic. Under supervision, you assist with basic tests, patient prep, and examinations to maintain a steady flow.

Responsibilities include performing ocular function tests, assisting with minor procedures, maintaining instruments, documenting medical histories, and administering eye medications as directed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated working knowledge of basic medical anatomy, eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms, and ocular medications.
• Understands and adheres to proper sterile techniques.
• Knowledge of standard medical abbreviations.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic ocular function tests (measures and records) and evaluation of pupils to assist the Ophthalmologist in the treatment and care of patients.
• Assists physician with minor surgical procedures, including room set-up.
• Performs a variety of procedures and techniques.
• Maintains ophthalmic and surgical instruments clean, sterile and operational.
• Reports missing or unserviceable equipment and maintains appearance and stocking of supplies and forms in exam rooms.
• Maintains all related logs such as spore testing logs, refrigerator logs, and keeps track of instruments.
• Performs efficient, accurate, and legible patient workups to include patient interviews, obtaining and documenting medical history, medication history, chief complaint, and information relative to the treatment and care of patients.
• Administers eye and oral medications as directed.
• Changes dressings and instructs patients and/or parents of in-home care.
• Understands, communicates, and adheres to rules regarding patient consent for procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ophthalmic anatomy

Sterile techniques

Medical history collection

Ocular medications administration

Patient care support

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

UT Health San Antonio in San Antonio, TX seeks a Non-Certified/Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (POOL) to support the ophthalmology clinic. Under supervision, you assist with basic tests, patient prep, and examinations to maintain a steady flow.

Responsibilities include performing ocular function tests, assisting with minor procedures, maintaining instruments, documenting medical histories, and administering eye medications as directed.