Ophthalmic Assistant – Fast-Paced Clinic | PTO & 401(k)

Key-Whitman Eye Center; Dallas (TX); In loco; USD 36.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health Savings Account (HSA) with Emlo

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company M}

Descrizione del lavoro

Key-Whitman Eye Center in Dallas is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to work closely with physicians and clinical staff to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced ophthalmology practice. The role involves obtaining patient histories, performing diagnostic testing, documenting findings in the EMR, assisting with procedures, and ensuring patients receive clear post-operative instructions.

Responsibilities include lensometry, visual acuity testing, HVF/HRT/IOLMaster, refractometry,

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum one (1) year of medical, ophthalmic assistant, or ophthalmic scribe experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and general computer applications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient privacy requirements.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and ethical patient care practices.

Mansioni

• Obtain and document accurate patient medical histories.
• Perform lensometry and visual acuity testing.
• Conduct ophthalmic diagnostic testing, including HVF, HRT, IOLMaster, Biopen testing, and basic fundus photography.
• Perform functional ocular measurements: color vision testing, BAT, Schirmer testing, and Amsler Grid testing.
• Conduct accurate and repeatable refractometry.
• Administer topical ophthalmic medications.
• Perform tonometry using Tonopen and/or applanation.
• Maintain, clean, and sterilize ophthalmic and surgical instruments.
• Assist physicians with ophthalmic procedures, including punctal plugs.
• Document physician findings, treatment plans, and procedures in the EMR.
• Provide post-operative instructions to patients.
• Demonstrate knowledge of ocular pharmacology.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
• Support a positive patient experience through professional communication and customer service.

Conoscenze

Strong communication and interpersonal

Team-oriented

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or some college coursework

JCAHPO certification

CPR certification

Strumenti

EMR systems

General computer applications

Descrizione del lavoro

Key-Whitman Eye Center in Dallas is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to work closely with physicians and clinical staff to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced ophthalmology practice. The role involves obtaining patient histories, performing diagnostic testing, documenting findings in the EMR, assisting with procedures, and ensuring patients receive clear post-operative instructions.

Responsibilities include lensometry, visual acuity testing, HVF/HRT/IOLMaster, refractometry,