Ophthalmic Assistant, Non Certified w/Travel

University Hospitals Pain Management; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management is seeking an ophthalmic support professional to assist in ambulatory care settings. The role includes obtaining patient ocular and medical histories, performing visual acuity, and supporting physicians with diagnostic testing and patient education.

Responsibilities emphasize PHI safety, scribing for physicians, age-specific care from toddlers to elderly, and collaboration with patients, physicians, and staff within a learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists healthcare providers in the ambulatory setting.
• Obtain patient past and present ocular and general medical history.
• Perform visual acuity.
• Perform diagnostic testing under the supervision of physicians and techs. These tests include visual field testing, keratometry, pachymetry, intraocular pressure check.
• Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment.
• Uses interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other customers.
• Provides age specific care to patients from toddlers through elderly.
• Scribing for Physician.
• Provide other patient services and education as requested by the physicians.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Job description

What You Will Do

• Assists healthcare providers in the ambulatory setting.
• Obtain patient past and present ocular and general medical history.
• Perform visual acuity.
• Perform diagnostic testing under the supervision of physicians and techs. These tests include visual field testing, keratometry, pachymetry, intraocular pressure check.
• Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment.
• Uses interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other customers.
• Provides age specific care to patients from toddlers through elderly.
• Scribing for Physician.
• Provide other patient services and education as requested by the physicians.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.