Ophthalmic Assistant & Scribe — Eye Care Tech

Elevate Eye Care; Newberry (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Eye Care in Newberry, SC is seeking a dedicated Ophthalmic Assistant to support physicians by reviewing patient charts, performing tests, and accurately recording findings in the EMR. This role requires attention to detail and a team-oriented attitude.

You will assist with lensometry, refractometry, tonometry, and basic eye exams; administer medications under physician direction; help with in-office procedures; and ensure exam rooms are clean, well-organized, and compliant with state and

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient charts to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Performs testing required by the type of exam scheduled, patient complaint, and history.
• Acts as a scribe while the physician examines patient entering data into electronic medical records or handwrites in a paper chart, oversees patient flow.
• Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately record visual acuity.
• Performs lensometry, refractometry, applanation tonometry, basic muscle balance testing, assess pupils, assess the anterior chamber, confrontation visual fields, and gross external exam. Administer diagnostic tests.
• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
• Assists with in-office procedures ensuring proper informed consent are obtained, sets up, and cleans up from procedures.
• Perform advanced ophthalmic procedures.
• Assists in training of other ophthalmic assistants & Assists with patient education.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
• Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations.
• Understands and accepts responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisors.
• Maintains a positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

Elevate Eye Care in Newberry, SC is seeking a dedicated Ophthalmic Assistant to support physicians by reviewing patient charts, performing tests, and accurately recording findings in the EMR. This role requires attention to detail and a team-oriented attitude.

You will assist with lensometry, refractometry, tonometry, and basic eye exams; administer medications under physician direction; help with in-office procedures; and ensure exam rooms are clean, well-organized, and compliant with state and