Ophthalmic Assistant - FT

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmologists in patient care, take histories, and perform procedures/tests. The role also handles office administrative tasks and maintains infection control standards.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, ophthalmic certification or equivalent training, and at least one year of related experience. The position is based in Providence, RI, with day shifts and 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; certification in Ophthalmic Medical Programs preferred.
• Minimum one year Ophthalmic Assistant experience preferred; knowledge of ocular terminology and pharmacology.

Responsibilities

• Document chief complaints and patient history accurately.
• Perform visual acuity, refraction, color vision, tonometry, dilation and other patient services as directed.
• Assist with lasers, procedure tray setups, eyedrop/ointment instillation and room sanitation.

Skills

Ophthalmic terminology

Pharmacology knowledge

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification on Accreditation of Ophthalmic Medical Programs

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