Ophthalmic Assistant - FT

BHMG Lifespan Physician Group, Inc., d/b/a Brown Health Medical Group; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant for our Providence location. You will assist ophthalmologists in patient care, perform tests such as visual acuity, refraction, tonometry, and dilation, and support office operations from intake to follow-up.

Responsibilities include room preparation, equipment checks, infection control, and coordinating with clinicians on patient flow. Prior experience and ophthalmic knowledge are valued for this full-time role.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; certification preferred.
• Experience: Ophthalmic Assistant experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of ocular terminology and pharmacology.

Responsibilities

• Document chief complaint and patient history with accuracy and compliance.
• Perform visual acuity testing, refraction, color vision, lensometry and dilation.
• Conduct specialized tests (OCT, visual fields, photography, topography).
• Assist physicians with lasers, tray setups and eyedrops administration.
• Maintain infection control, clean rooms, stocking, and safety checks.
• Triaging messages and handling authorizations; maintain patient records.

Skills

Ophthalmic terminology

Pharmacology knowledge

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

High school diploma

Ophthalmic assistant certification

Medical assistant program graduate

Tools

Lensometry

OCT

Ophthalmic photography

Corneal topography

Specular microscopy

A-scan ultrasound

IOL calculations

Tonometry

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Ophthalmic Assistant reports to the BHMG Ophthalmology Practice Manager or designee. Assists the ophthalmologist in patient care by taking histories, performing various procedures and tests, and prepares the patients to see the doctor. Assists in the processing of patients by performing office administrative support duties. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The ophthalmic assistant initiates patient evaluation by documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines. Performs visual acuity assessment, refraction, color vision testing, lensometry, pupillary evaluation, ocular motility, tonometry, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services requested by the provider. Perform specialized testing such as visual fields, optical coherence tomography, ophthalmic photography, corneal topography, specular microscopy, A scan ultrasound biometry, and IOL calculations. Assist physicians with lasers and procedural tray setups. Assist physicians with the instillation of eyedrops and ointments as needed. Sets up and cleans examination and procedure rooms following infection control standards. Keeps up with weekly maintenance and stocking of exam rooms, procedure rooms, and testing rooms. Ensures equipment is working properly for patient safety and notifies the appropriate personnel when a problem is identified. Responsible for triaging messages and following up with clinical phone encounters in a timely manner. Works on prior authorizations and appeals as needed. Maintains patient records and all office correspondence. Provides training and assistance as needed. Follows all policies and procedures. Respect’s confidentiality and completes annual trainings. Ability to multi-task and work as a team player. Expected to float in between patient workups to help decrease patient wait times. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent. Certification on Accreditation of Ophthalmic Medical Programs or graduate from medical assistant program preferred. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one year of Ophthalmic Assistant experience preferred. Demonstrates knowledge of ocular terminology and pharmacology, including the identification and proper use of diagnostic medications.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

Pay Range: $19.97-$32.96

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: LPG-Providence-1 Hoppin St - 1 Hoppin Street - CORO Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type: Variable M-F, 7:30 - 6:00 (40hr)

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours: 8 hours

Driving Required: No

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.

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