Pediatric Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Floater

Houston Eye Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

Holidays & Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Benefits Package

Job summary

Houston Eye Associates in Houston, TX seeks a floating Ophthalmic Assistant to support multiple locations, perform basic, advanced, and complex preliminary eye tests, and prepare patients for examinations.

The floater collaborates with ophthalmologists, travels to Gramercy, Sugar Land, Pearland, Memorial City and Tanglewood, and handles medical histories and chart accuracy. Minimum 1–2 years in ophthalmology; BLS and JCAHPO certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• BLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• JCAHPO (COA/COT/COMT) certification within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Stock, prepare, and maintain cleanliness of exam rooms.
• Review patient charts for accuracy and prepare patients for exams.
• Assist with in-office procedures and diagnostic testing as directed.
• Schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments; train others as needed.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

JCAHPO COA/COT/COMT certification

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Gramercy - HOUSTON, TX 77025, Position Type: Full Time, Travel Percentage: Mulitple Locations, Job Category: Health Care

POSITION SUMMARY

Contributes to the organization by floating to multiple locations as needed, working closely with the ophthalmologist to perform basic, advance, and complex preliminary tests and measurements of the eyes. The OA floater generally meets with the patient before the Ophthalmologist to obtain medical history and prepare the patient for the examination. Main locations traveled are Gramercy, Sugar Land, Pearland, Memorial City and Tanglewood.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for properly stocking, preparing, and maintaining the cleanliness of exam rooms during clinic.
• Reviews patient chart for accuracy of information.
• Prepare patients for physician’s exam. Perform tests based on the specific reasons for the visit and physician’s preference.
• Assists with in-office procedures.
• Prepare and ensure all consent forms are complete and accurate prior to in-office procedures. Prepares and cleans room after procedure.
• Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
• May act as scribe to assist physicians with entering exam information into electronic record. Order diagnostic tests electronically and submit prescription refills approved by physician.
• Assists with preparing letters to patients and referring physicians.
• Assists with diagnostic testing.
• Follow-up on diagnostic tests when directed by physician.
• Schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments.
• Assists in training of other ophthalmic assistants.
• Must meet and adhere to HEA’s policies and procedures, uphold to the highest ethical principles and patient confidentiality. Complies with all State and Federal regulations.
• As a floater, this position is designed to travel between HEA locations to support the staffing needs of multiple locations and/or departments. Work location and/or department may be assigned at short notice.

Other duties as assigned based on business operational needs.

We Proudly Offer:

• Continuing Education including JCAHPO & ABOC
• Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Leave

Superior Benefits Package:

• Medical
• Dental
• 401(K)
• Free Life Insurance & LTD
• Eye Care Benefits & Optical Discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

• Basic Life Support (BLS). If not BLS certified at time of employment, must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.
• Uncertified Ophthalmic Assistants must obtain JCAHPO (COA, COT, or COMT) certification within 1 year of employment.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 1-2 years’ experience working with ophthalmologist. Bilingual Spanish a plus!