Ophthalmic Assistant: Eye Clinic Support & Patient Testing

Key-Whitman Eye Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and visi

Health Savings Account with employer

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with company 匹

Job summary

Key-Whitman Eye Center is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to work closely with physicians, documenting patient medical records and inputting recommended treatments. Provides support in diagnostic testing, tonometry, and postoperative instructions while maintaining confidentiality and high ethical standards.

The role requires basic ophthalmic knowledge, strong communication skills, and proficiency in EMR. Medical background as a scribe is preferred and JCAHPO/ CPR credentials are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 Year Medical/Ophthalmic Scribe experience preferred.
• CPR preferred.
• JCAHPO certification preferred.
• Proficient in EMR and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Obtains accurate patient history.
• Performs lensometry and diagnostic testing.
• Obtains accurate visual acuities with basic optics understanding.
• Demonstrates ability to perform functional ocular measurements (color vision, Amsler grid etc.).
• Administers topical ophthalmic medications.
• Maintains and sterilizes surgical instruments.
• Verbalizes post-operative instructions clearly to patients.
• Communicates effectively with patients, physicians and staff.

Skills

Ophthalmic scribe

EMR proficiency

Medical terminology

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Key-Whitman Eye Center is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to work closely with physicians, documenting patient medical records and inputting recommended treatments. Provides support in diagnostic testing, tonometry, and postoperative instructions while maintaining confidentiality and high ethical standards.

The role requires basic ophthalmic knowledge, strong communication skills, and proficiency in EMR. Medical background as a scribe is preferred and JCAHPO/ CPR credentials are a plus.