Ophthalmic Assistant Key-Whitman Eye Mesquite

Key-Whitman Eye Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, vision

Health Savings Account with employer

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Key-Whitman Eye Center in Mesquite, TX is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support physicians with exams, documentation, and patient coordination. You will perform diagnostic testing, med administration, and patient education while maintaining a clean, organized workflow.

The role emphasizes accurate charting, basic ocular measurements, and collaboration within a fast-paced eye care team. Prior ophthalmic scribe experience and HIPAA knowledge are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; JCAHPO certification preferred.
• 1 year ophthalmic scribe/medical assistant experience preferred.
• CPR certification preferred; HIPAA knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Obtains accurate patient history and documentation.
• Performs basic diagnostic tests and ocular measurements.
• Assists physicians with ophthalmic procedures and medications.
• Maintains sterile instruments and cleans exam areas.
• Verbalizes post-procedure instructions clearly to patients.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

HIPAA knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

JCAHPO certification preferred

CPR preferred

Tools

EMR software

Computer literacy

Job description

Ophthalmic Assistant Key-Whitman Eye Mesquite

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Now Hiring: Key Whitman Eye Center - Mesquite, TX

1220 N. Town East Blvd. Suite 220, Mesquite

JOB TITLE:Ophthalmic Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

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