Ophthalmic Assistant: Eye Diagnostics & Patient Care

Key-Whitman Eye Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Key-Whitman Eye Center in McKinney, TX is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to work closely with clinic physicians to perform basic, advanced, and complex ophthalmic tasks, document patient records, and input treatment plans.

Responsibilities include obtaining patient history, performing lensometry and diagnostic tests, administering medications, and communicating post-operative instructions to patients; a year of scribe experience and a high school diploma are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year medical/ophthalmic scribe experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• JCAHPO certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain accurate patient history.
• Perform lensometry and diagnostic tests with basic ophthalmic knowledge.
• Document patient records and input treatment recommendations.
• Administer topical ophthalmic medications.
• Explain postoperative instructions to patients.

Skills

Lensometry

Tonometry

Ophthalmic testing

Pharmacology basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

JCAHPO certification preferred

Tools

HVF

HRT

IOLMaster

Biopen

Fundus photography

Job description

Key-Whitman Eye Center in McKinney, TX is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to work closely with clinic physicians to perform basic, advanced, and complex ophthalmic tasks, document patient records, and input treatment plans.

Responsibilities include obtaining patient history, performing lensometry and diagnostic tests, administering medications, and communicating post-operative instructions to patients; a year of scribe experience and a high school diploma are preferred.