Pediatric Noncertified Ophthalmic Assistant

Houston Eye Associates; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Continuing Education (JCAHPO/ABOC)

Holidays & Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Descripción de la vacante

Houston Eye Associates in Houston, TX is seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmologists with preliminary tests and patient preparation.

The role includes stocking exam rooms, chart review, performing tests, assisting with procedures, and handling patient communications. Minimum 1–2 years in ophthalmology is preferred; BLS certification required or obtained within 6 months.

Formación

• EDUCATION High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES Basic Life Support (BLS); obtain within 6 months of hire if not current.
• Uncertified Ophthalmic Assistants must obtain JCAHPO (COA, COT, COMT) within 1 year.

Responsabilidades

• Stock, prepare, and maintain cleanliness of exam rooms.
• Review patient charts for accuracy and prepare patients for exams.
• Perform tests based on physician needs and patient history.
• Assist with in-office procedures and prepare consent forms.
• Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications as directed.
• May act as scribe and enter exam data into electronic records.
• Order diagnostic tests and manage prescription refills.
• Assist with letters to patients and referring physicians.

Conocimientos

Visual Assessment

Visual Field Testing

Pupil Assessment

Tonometry

Keratometry

Ocular Motility Testing

Lensometry

Refraction

Retinoscopy

Contact Lens knowledge

Ophthalmic Coding

Scribing

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Job Details: Job Location: Memorial City - Houston, TX 77024, Position Type: Full Time, Travel Percentage: Mulitple Locations, Job Category: Health Care, LOCATION: 915 Gessner Rd, Suite 250 Houston TX 77024. Some travel with doctor required twice a week to other locations.

POSITION SUMMARY

Contributes to the organization by working closely with the ophthalmologist to perform basic, advance, and complex preliminary tests and measurements of the eyes. The OA generally meets with the patient before the Ophthalmologist to obtain medical history and prepare the patient for the examination.

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 physicians' exam. Perform tests based on the specific reasons for the visit and physicians' 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 HEAs policies and procedures, uphold to the highest ethical principles and patient confidentiality. Complies with all State and Federal regulations.
• Other duties as assigned based on business operational needs.

Skills and Abilities

• Visual Assessment
• Visual Field Testing (CVF, Amsler Grid, HVF)
• Pupil Assessment
• Tonometry (iCare, Goldmann Applanation, and Tonopen)
• Keratometry (manual and automated)
• Ocular Motility Testing
• Lensometry (Manual and automated)
• Refraction (utilizing phoroptor, duochrome, fogging, Prince rule, trial frame)
• Retinoscopy and Refinement (at the COT and COMT level)
• Basic Contact Lens knowledge
• Ophthalmic Coding
• Scribing

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: COMPETENCIES

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, pediatric ophthalmology experience strongly preferred.