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Optometric Assistant

PRISM Vision Group

Freehold (NJ)

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USD 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for an Ophthalmic Assistant in Freehold, NJ. This role involves conducting patient tests, ensuring accurate documentation, and providing top-tier patient care. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, with some experience in ophthalmic assistance and a commitment to teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

0-2 years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience is required.
High School Graduate or GED is necessary.
Ability to adapt to and facilitate change in the workplace.

Responsibilities

Conduct measurements and tests for patient diagnosis and treatment.
Document patient information accurately and provide excellent patient services.
Oversee patient flow and maintain cleanliness in exam rooms.

Skills

Accountability

Adaptability

Communication

Empathy

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline (preferred)

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Ophthalmic Assistant
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Qualifications
Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
OA1 Experience: 0-2 years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience
OAII Experience: 2+ years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience
Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions and work performed
Willing to accept constructive feedback
Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly with attention to all details of a project or task
Adaptability – Ability to adapt to and facilitate change in the workplace
Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with others using good listening skills
Empathetic – Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of patients and co-workers
Initiative – Ability to make decisions and take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal
Desire to excel, attempting non-routine tasks
Judgment – Ability to make sound decisions using available information
Reliability – Can be relied upon to demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality
Team Player – The ability to work with others and independently for a common goal
Puts aside own individual needs to work toward the larger group objective and reinforces the contribution of others
Relevant computer skills – Able to navigate between screens and accurately enter data
An office environment with a controlled atmosphere
Possible exposure to staff or patients with communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception), normal range of hearing, ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (gloves, face mask, eye shield, gown), standing for long periods of time
Responsibilities
The Ophthalmic Assistant conducts measurements and tests that provide the Physician with the information needed to arrive at a diagnosis and to prescribe treatment
The incumbent is responsible for appropriate documentation in compliance with standards and provides excellent patient services
Reviews patient charts to ensure completeness and accuracy of information
Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity
Performs testing required by type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and history, including but not limited to OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry
Performs lensometry, automated refractometry, slit lamp exam including applanation tonometry and anterior chamber angle assessment, basic muscle balance testing, assesses pupils, confrontation visual fields and gross external exam
Performs advanced ophthalmic procedures
Acts as scribe while the physician examines patients, entering data into electronic medical records or handwritten in paper charts
Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications
Assists ensuring office procedures are adhered to and required informed consent is obtained
Assists with patient education
Oversees patient flow throughout the day
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 supervisor or Compliance Officer
Maintains a positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism
Job description
The Ophthalmic Assistant conducts measurements and tests that provide the Physician with the information needed to arrive at a diagnosis and to prescribe treatment. The incumbent is responsible for appropriate documentation in compliance with standards and provides excellent patient services.

Reviews patient charts to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.

Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity.

Performs testing required by type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and history, including but not limited to OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry.

Performs lensometry, automated refractometry, slit lamp exam including applanation tonometry and anterior chamber angle assessment, basic muscle balance testing, assesses pupils, confrontation visual fields and gross external exam.

Performs advanced ophthalmic procedures.

Acts as scribe while the physician examines patients, entering data into electronic medical records or handwritten in paper charts.

Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications.

Assists ensuring office procedures are adhered to and required informed consent is obtained.

Assists with patient education.

Oversees patient flow throughout the day.

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 supervisor or Compliance Officer.

Maintains a positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED). Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline preferred.

OA1 Experience: 0-2 years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience

OAII Experience: 2+ years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions and work performed. Willing to accept constructive feedback.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly with attention to all details of a project or task.
• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to and facilitate change in the workplace.
• Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with others using good listening skills.
• Empathetic – Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of patients and co-workers.
• Initiative – Ability to make decisions and take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Desire to excel, attempting non-routine tasks.
• Judgment – Ability to make sound decisions using available information.
• Reliability – Can be relied upon to demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.
• Team Player – The ability to work with others and independently for a common goal. Puts aside own individual needs to work toward the larger group objective and reinforces the contribution of others.
• Relevant computer skills – Able to navigate between screens and accurately enter data.

An office environment with a controlled atmosphere. Possible exposure to staff or patients with communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens.

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception), normal range of hearing, ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (gloves, face mask, eye shield, gown), standing for long periods of time

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