Ophthalmic Assistant: Patient Care, Testing & Scribing

Talentify; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Retina Group of Washington in Greenbelt is seeking an ophthalmic assistant for an onsite, non-exempt role. The position involves chart review, history taking, and performing tests such as OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, and biometry.

You will scribe during exams and assist with medications and patient education. Responsibilities include overseeing patient flow, maintaining exam room cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with all procedures and regulations while providing

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or GED; Bachelor's preferred.
• OA1 Experience: 0-2 years ophthalmic assistant experience.
• OAII Experience: 2+ years ophthalmic assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Review patient charts for completeness and accuracy.
• Take ocular and systemic history and record visual acuity.
• Perform required testing including OCT, visual fields, photography, pachymetry and biometry.
• Scribe during physician exams and enter data into EMR.
• Administer topical or oral medications.
• Assist with patient education and ensuring consent.
• Manage patient flow and maintain exam room cleanliness.
• Adhere to procedures, regulations and reporting requirements.

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy

Adaptability

Communication

Empathetic

Initiative

Judgment

Reliability

Team Player

Relevant computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Retina Group of Washington in Greenbelt is seeking an ophthalmic assistant for an onsite, non-exempt role. The position involves chart review, history taking, and performing tests such as OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, and biometry.

You will scribe during exams and assist with medications and patient education. Responsibilities include overseeing patient flow, maintaining exam room cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with all procedures and regulations while providing