Ophthalmic Assistant: Patient Care & Eye Testing

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks an ophthalmic assistant to support ophthalmologists in patient care and routine procedures. The role involves gathering patient history, measuring lenses, and handling Rx communications to pharmacies, with supervision minimal for routine tasks.

The position requires a High School Diploma and at least two years in a medical setting; knowledge of ocular procedures is beneficial.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 2 years of experience in medical or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assists ophthalmologists in treatment and care of patients.
• Opens, stocks, cleans, and closes patient rooms.
• Obtains basic medical history and ocular complaints from patients.
• Measures patients' glasses.
• Writes and calls in Rx prescriptions to pharmacies as directed by ophthalmologists.
• Tests ocular functions, including visual acuity, muscle balance, and intra-ocular tension.
• Administers eye and oral medications as directed by ophthalmologists.
• Changes eye dressings and instructs patients and/or caregivers in home care.
• Maintains ophthalmic instruments by sterilizing surgical instruments and cleaning exposed lenses, mirrors, and prisms and replacing bulbs and batteries.
• Duties may include direct patient care, human-subjects records, or patient records.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks an ophthalmic assistant to support ophthalmologists in patient care and routine procedures. The role involves gathering patient history, measuring lenses, and handling Rx communications to pharmacies, with supervision minimal for routine tasks.

The position requires a High School Diploma and at least two years in a medical setting; knowledge of ocular procedures is beneficial.