Ophthalmic Assistant: Patient Care & Eye Exam Support

UnitedHealth Group; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Middletown, NY is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to join our care delivery team. You will participate in patient care, perform preliminary screenings under supervision, and assist with ophthalmology-related tasks in a fast-paced clinic.

The role offers hourly pay ranging from $16 to $29 based on full-time status and experience, with benefits as part of a comprehensive package. Prior ophthalmology experience and BLS certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of the at home test within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the delivery of patient care in an effective manner.
• Under close supervision perform preliminary screening examinations for physician review including, but not limited to, visual acuity, history taking, tonometry, lensometry, motility, pupil assessment, visual fields, simple color vision tests, and may perform refraction.
• May administer dilation or anesthetic drops. May assist with patient contact lens insertion and removal training.
• Performs stocking and maintenance functions. Maintains physical environment of exam and procedure rooms. Cleans and stocks rooms daily and maintains appropriate supply of sample drug medications as needed. Assists with ordering medical/office supplies. Prepares for transport of contaminated instruments and equipment for sterilization. Facilitates calibration, maintenance, and monitoring of equipment as needed.
• Performs various clerical functions. Assists with appointments and telephone call screening activities. Answers phones, takes messages and relays to appropriate individuals. Under direction of physician, may call pharmacy with prescription refills and records prescriptions in patients chart. Files test results, forms, and letters into medical records

Skills

Ophthalmology experience

Education

High School diploma

BLS Certification

Completion of at-home test within 60 days of hire

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Middletown, NY is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to join our care delivery team. You will participate in patient care, perform preliminary screenings under supervision, and assist with ophthalmology-related tasks in a fast-paced clinic.

The role offers hourly pay ranging from $16 to $29 based on full-time status and experience, with benefits as part of a comprehensive package. Prior ophthalmology experience and BLS certification are preferred.