Ophthalmic Assistant Lead - Specialty Eye Care

Jobtome; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant/Scribe to support daily patient care and flow in a busy ophthalmology clinic. The role requires precise eye testing, patient interaction, and coordination with physicians and staff to maintain efficient schedules.

The candidate will perform tests, document histories, and assist with follow-up care and education. A COA or OSC certification is preferred, with BLS kept current, and a High School Diploma is required.

Qualifications

• Education/Skills High School Diploma required.
• Experience 2 years experience in an ophthalmology clinic setting required.
• Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from IJCAHPO must be obtained within 6 months to a year from the hire date.
• Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Advanced understanding of ophthalmic anatomy and ability to efficiently scribe for physician.
• Assist the doctor in patient care, collect patient history, and perform patient education.
• Perform technical workups and testing as directed by the physician.
• Communicate follow-up care, surgery scheduling, and schedule changes to patients.

Skills

Patient communication

Scribing

Ophthalmic testing

Education

High School Diploma

COA Certification IJCAHPO

Tools

BLS

Job description

Description Summary

Responsible for daily patient care and flow activities. The Job requires a good understanding of the ophthalmic practice and patient care. Knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care and usage needed. Ability to assess common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work environment required. Ability to communicate with patients, co-workers, and supervisors is critical. Must be willing to help in all areas and understand the need for efficient use of time.

Responsibilities

Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Advanced understanding of ophthalmic anatomy is required, as well as the ability to efficiently scribe for physician. Promptly and professionally assisting the doctor in patient care, collecting patient history, and performing patient education. Accurately perform technical workups to include visual acuity, lensometry, color vision, visual field tests (Humphrey and Goldman), manual keratometry, refraction, Amslers, muscle testing, topography, pupil exams, OCT, pachymetry, and other special testing as directed by the physician. Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc. Performing technical workups, patient interviews, and special testing. Performs administrative duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education/Skills High School Diploma required. Experience 2 years experience in an ophthalmology clinic setting required. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required. Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from IJCAHPO must be obtained within 6 months to a year from the hire date. Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) preferred.

Work Schedule

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type

Full Time