Ophthalmic Assistant Opportunity

Surgery Partners Brand; Fort Worth (TX); In loco; USD 34.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health, dental, and vision insurance

HSA with employer contribution

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with company‑M

Descrizione del lavoro

Key-Whitman Eye Center is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to work closely with physicians, perform basic to advanced eye testing, document medical records, and input treatment recommendations.

The role requires accurate patient history, lensometry, tonometry, and precise documentation, with strong communication and a commitment to confidentiality. Jornada-friendly and team-oriented environment.

Competenze

• Experience as a Medical/Ophthalmic Scribe preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• JCAHPO certification preferred and CPR is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients and staff.
• Proficiency in EMR and general computer literacy.

Mansioni

• Obtain accurate patient history and document notes.
• Perform lensometry and basic ophthalmic testing.
• Administer topical ophthalmic medications as directed.
• Conduct tonometry and document post‑op instructions clearly.
• Maintain sterile instruments and assist with procedures.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, patients and staff.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

EMR proficiency

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Second language

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

JCAHPO certification preferred

CPR preferred

Strumenti

EMR system

Descrizione del lavoro

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!
  

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

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