Ophthalmic Assistant Key-Whitman Eye Center - McKinney

Key-Whitman Eye Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Key-Whitman Eye Center is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant in McKinney to support physicians with diagnostic testing, patient history, and documentation in the EMR. The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced ophthalmology setting.

Responsibilities include lensometry, visual acuity testing, tonometry, medication administration, and assisting with procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year Medical/Ophthalmic Scribe experience preferred.
• JCAHPO certification preferred.
• CPR preferred.
• Proficiency in a second language desirable.
• HIPAA knowledge and compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain accurate patient history.
• Perform lensometry and basic diagnostic tests.
• Input patient information and treatment plans in the EMR.
• Take visual acuity and basic ocular measurements.
• Administer topical ophthalmic medications and perform tonometry.
• Assist physicians with procedures and post-operative instructions.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional communication.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Ophthalmic Assistant Key-Whitman Eye Center - McKinney

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The role of the Ophthalmic Assistant is to work relatively close with the clinic physicians to perform basic, advanced, and complex functions. The Ophthalmic Assistant will document the patient's medical record and to input any recommended treatment and/or procedures that may be performed by the doctor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Obtains accurate patient history
• Performs lensometry
• Performs diagnostic testing of the eye while having a basic understanding and knowledge of these tests such as HVF, HRT, IOLmaster, biopen and basic fundus photography
• Obtains accurate visual acuities with basic optics understanding
• Demonstrates ability to perform functional ocular measurements of the eye such as color vision testing, B AT testing, schirmer tests and Amsler grid tests
• Demonstrates ability to perform accurate and repeat able refractometry
• Administers topical ophthalmic medications
• Performs accurate tonometry by tonopen or applanation
• Maintains and sterilizes surgical instructions
• Assists physicians with the instillation of punctual plugs
• Verbalizes post operative instructions in a clear and professional manner to patients for any procedure performed at Key-Whitman Eye Center
• Understanding basic ocular pharmacology; names of meds and their uses
• Minimum 1 Year Medical/Ophthalmic Scribe experience preferred
• High School Diploma or GED
• JCAHPO certification preferred
• CPR preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skill
• Able to think quickly and be attentive
• Be able to work in a fast paced, team environment
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians and staff members
• Must demonstrate commitment to ongoing educations and uphold to the highest ethical principles of maintaining confidentiality
• Proficient in EMR and computer literacy
• Well organized and attentive to detail
• Proficiency in a second language highly desirable
• HIPAA knowledge and compliance
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!
  

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer