Ophthalmic Assistant - Eye Care Diagnostics & Scribe

PRISM Vision Group; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

PRISM Vision Group in Alexandria, VA is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support physicians with diagnostic testing and patient evaluations. The role involves documenting patient information, performing tests such as OCT and visual fields, and assisting with medications and education.

Ideal candidates possess detail orientation, compassion, and a commitment to a positive patient experience in a fast-paced ophthalmic setting.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline preferred.
• OA-I Experience: 0-2 years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience
• OA-II Experience: 2+ years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient charts to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity.
• Performs testing required by type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and history, including but not limited to OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry.
• Performs lensometry, automated refractometry, slit lamp exam including applanation tonometry and anterior chamber angle assessment, basic muscle balance testing, assesses pupils, confrontation visual fields and gross external exam.
• Performs advanced ophthalmic procedures.
• Acts as scribe while the physician examines patients, entering data into electronic medical records or handwritten in paper charts.
• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
• Assists ensuring office procedures are adhered to and required informed consent is obtained.
• Assists with patient education.
• Oversees patient flow throughout the day.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
• Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations. Understands and accepts responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer.
• Maintains a positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy

Adaptability

Communication

Empathetic

Initiative

Judgment

Reliability

Team Player

Relevant computer skills

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

OCT

Automated visual fields

Photography

Pachymetry

Biometry

Job description

PRISM Vision Group in Alexandria, VA is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support physicians with diagnostic testing and patient evaluations. The role involves documenting patient information, performing tests such as OCT and visual fields, and assisting with medications and education.

Ideal candidates possess detail orientation, compassion, and a commitment to a positive patient experience in a fast-paced ophthalmic setting.