Ophthalmic Assistant - Ophthalmology - Full Time

The Guthrie Clinic; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 24,603 - 38,972; Full time

Job summary

The Guthrie Clinic is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant in Corning, NY. This position is responsible for performing ophthalmic procedures, assisting the provider, and supporting patient care. Candidates should demonstrate a high level of patient centeredness and teamwork.

The role requires a high school diploma and completion of relevant certification within the first few months. Flexibility and excellent communication skills are essential. Pay ranges from $17.86 to $28.29 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of Ophthalmic Scribe Certification within first 6 weeks.
• Prefer 2 years of clinical experience in ophthalmology or optometry practice.
• Previous customer service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient information and medical history.
• Perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing and procedures.
• Assist provider with office procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Self-motivated

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC)

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)

CPR Certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Ophthalmic Assistant is responsible for performing ophthalmic work up, procedures, measurements, and tests to provide data to the provider and assist in patient care. Assists provider throughout patient exam and office procedures. Position requires good understanding of optometry and ophthalmology outpatient day to day office routine. The Ophthalmic Assistant will continually demonstrate Patient Centeredness, Teamwork, and Excellence in the daily performance of their duties. This position requires the ability to be self‑motivated, flexible, punctual, detail oriented, have good time management skills and have excellent communication skills. Position will travel for coverage as needed.

Education, License & Cert

• Require: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Require: Completion of Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) within first 6 weeks of position and completion of American Academy of Ophthalmology Home Study course within first 6 months of employment for candidate without COA.
• Prefer: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Paraoptometric Assistant (POA); CPR Certification.

Experience

Prefer 2 years of clinical experience in ophthalmology or optometry practice; will consider medical office or clinical assistant. Previous customer service.

Essential Functions

1. Obtains and documents accurate chief complaint and comprehensive history of present illness. Reviews, and verifies patient’s past ocular, medical, family and social history.
2. Performs portion of ophthalmic exam, ophthalmic diagnostic testing and procedures; accurately documents findings/results on exam and stays current with new technology and procedures as they become available.
3. Performs as scribe for provider (throughout ophthalmic exam capture, summarize, & document pertinent examination data, clinical findings and the assessment and plan).
4. Assists provider with office procedures and completion of informed consent and patient education.
5. Responsible for cleaning and sterilization of office instruments, performing basic maintenance, quality control, cleaning, disinfection and maintaining inventory of ophthalmic exam room and ancillary equipment according to organization and departmental protocols.
6. Responsible; completion and processing of forms (DMV, disability, legal blindness, insurance, low vision, etc.); review and monitors provider’s schedule for efficiency and errors; triages messages and phone calls and responds to patients as directed by provider.

Other Duties

• Provides orientation and training of new employees and recognizes and utilizes opportunities to teach other staff members.
• Answer phones, scheduling appointments, assist with bump lists.
• Travel to other offices.
• Cover as needed throughout the department.

Pay Range $17.86 - $28.29/hour, DOE