Ophthalmic Assistant II - Ophthalmology

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious healthcare institution as an Ophthalmic Assistant II, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient care. In this vital role, you will assist physicians with ophthalmic workups, prepare patients for examinations, and support surgical procedures. This opportunity not only offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment but also provides extensive benefits, including 100% paid medical premiums and generous time off. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and thrive in a supportive setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums

Generous time off

Longevity Pay

Retirement/Pension plan

Free financial and legal counseling

Free mental health counseling services

Gym membership discounts

Employee discounts

Resources for child and elder care

Qualifications

• Current Ophthalmic Assistant Certification or CPR Certification is required.
• Two years of clinical experience in Ophthalmology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and maintain instruments for patient care.
• Assist in organizing patient care and follow-up procedures.
• Maintain sterile techniques in the operating room.

Skills

Patient Care

Ophthalmic Workups

Diagnostic Testing

Surgical Assistance

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ophthalmic Assistant Certification (COA, COT, or COMT)

Tools

Medical Instruments

Job description

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

UTHealth Houston Ophthalmology is hiring for an Ophthalmic Assistant II to join their team of professionals. The OA will be responsible for ophthalmic workups, patient history, answering patient messages, and more. The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant II assists physicians by providing patient care by preparing patients for examination and diagnostic testing. This position is primarily in the Ophthalmic Diagnostic Imaging section.

Location: 6400 Fannin, Houston, Texas 77030

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as:

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary:

The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant II assists physicians providing patient care by preparing patients for examination and diagnostic testing.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Responsible for preparing exam rooms for patients. Maintains instruments and equipment.
2. Prepares patients for physician’s exam. Performs testing based on patient needs and physician preference.
3. Assists in organizing and planning of patient care and follow-up, including major/minor procedures and diagnostic testing. Assists Ophthalmologist with surgical procedures as necessary.
4. Maintains operating room according to sterile technique, scrubbing, gowning and gloving procedures.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Current Ophthalmic Assistant Certification (COA, COT, or COMT) OR CPR Certification is required.

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Two (2) years of clinical experience in Ophthalmology. Completion of an accredited program in Ophthalmology may substitute for the experience requirement. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215.

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)

Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School.

UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.

UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy.

UTHealth Houston has adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19. This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Science Center.

Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.