Ophthalmic Assistant: Patient-Facing Eye Care Specialist

Surgery Partners, Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account with anemployer

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with a company

Job summary

Surgery Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to work closely with clinic physicians to perform basic, advanced, and complex eye care procedures. The role includes documenting patient records and inputting treatment recommendations for physician review.

You will perform tests, document findings, assist with medications, and communicate post-operative instructions to patients in a fast-paced eye center in Dallas. Prior ophthalmic experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year medical/ophthalmic scribe experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Some college coursework or Associates degree preferred.
• JCAHPO certification preferred.
• CPR preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• HIPAA knowledge and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Obtains accurate patient history.
• Performs lensometry and diagnostic testing (HVF, HRT, IOLMaster, basic photography).
• Documents patient records and inputs treatment recommendations.
• Administers topical ophthalmic medications.
• Maintains sterile instruments and assists physicians.
• Verbalizes post-operative instructions to patients with clarity.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

EMR proficiency

Second language desirable

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

HVF

IOLMaster

Fundus photography

Job description

Surgery Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to work closely with clinic physicians to perform basic, advanced, and complex eye care procedures. The role includes documenting patient records and inputting treatment recommendations for physician review.

You will perform tests, document findings, assist with medications, and communicate post-operative instructions to patients in a fast-paced eye center in Dallas. Prior ophthalmic experience is preferred.