Ophthalmic Assistant: Diagnostics & Patient Care

City of Hope; Elizabeth (NJ); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

City of Hope in Elizabeth, New Jersey is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support physicians by performing diagnostic tests, measurements, and clinical procedures essential to patient evaluation and treatment planning. This role requires careful documentation in EMR and compassionate patient care in a fast-paced ophthalmic setting.

This full-time, non-exempt position involves travel between offices as needed and contributing to smooth patient flow, accurate charting, and high-quality service

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline preferred.
• 0-2 years ophthalmic assistant experience (OA1) or 2+ years OAII experience may be considered.

Responsabilités

• Reviews patient charts for completeness and accuracy.
• Takes ocular and systemic history and records visual acuity.
• Performs testing (OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry).
• Performs lensometry, refractometry, slit lamp exams, tonometry, and basic muscle balance testing.
• Acts as scribe, entering data into EMR or paper charts.
• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
• Assists with informed consent and office procedures.
• Educates patients and manages patient flow; maintains exam room cleanliness.

Connaissances

Accountability

Accuracy

Adaptability

Communication

Empathetic

Initiative

Judgment

Reliability

Team Player

Relevant computer skills

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Outils

EMR systems

OCT imaging software

Description du poste

City of Hope in Elizabeth, New Jersey is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support physicians by performing diagnostic tests, measurements, and clinical procedures essential to patient evaluation and treatment planning. This role requires careful documentation in EMR and compassionate patient care in a fast-paced ophthalmic setting.

This full-time, non-exempt position involves travel between offices as needed and contributing to smooth patient flow, accurate charting, and high-quality service