Senior Ophthalmic Assistant

PRISM Vision Group; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

PRISM Vision Group is seeking a Senior Ophthalmic Assistant in Spokane, WA. You will provide advanced clinical support, perform complex tests, and assist physicians during examinations and minor surgeries.

The role requires 6+ years of ophthalmic experience, a high school diploma (GED) with a preferred bachelor’s degree, and travel between offices as needed. Full-time, 7:30am-5pm, with duty to ensure patient education and smooth clinic flow.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of ophthalmic assistant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline preferred or equivalent experience
• High School Diploma or GED required

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced ophthalmic tests and procedures (refractions, visual fields, ocular motility).
• Assist ophthalmologist during complex examinations and minor surgeries.
• Take ocular and systemic histories and record visual acuity.
• Conduct tests such as OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, and biometry.
• Operate slit lamp exams and basic muscle balance testing; assess pupils and fields.
• Act as scribe and enter data into EMR or paper charts.
• Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
• Maintain informed consent and adherence to procedures and regulations.
• Educate patients on eye health, treatments, and medications.
• Oversee patient flow and maintain exam room cleanliness.

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy

Adaptability

Communication

Empathetic

Initiative

Judgment

Reliability

Team Player

Relevant computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Senior Ophthalmic AssistantEmployment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Hours: 7:30am-5pm (Monday-Friday)Practice: Spokane Eye Clinic, a PRISM Vision Group Partner PracticeLocation: Spokane, WA

Travel: Required between offices dependent on office/location needsCompensation: $19.72 - $41.02 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

POSITION SUMMARYThe Senior Ophthalmic Assistant provides advanced clinical support to the ophthalmology team, taking on more complex tasks and responsibilities. This role involves direct patient care, advanced diagnostic testing, and mentoring less experienced staff members. The Senior Ophthalmic Assistant is expected to demonstrate a higher level of expertise and professionalism in their duties

Responsibilities

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform advanced ophthalmic tests and procedures, including refractions, visual field tests, and ocular motility assessments.
• Assist the ophthalmologist during complex patient examinations and minor surgical procedures.
• 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.
• Acts as scribe while the physician examines patients, entering data into electronic medical records or handwrittenin paper charts.
• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
• Ensures proper office procedures are adhered to and required informed consent is obtained.
• Provide patient education on eye health, treatments, and medications.
• 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.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• 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.

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required. Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline is preferred or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of education. Experience: 6+ years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience.

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

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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.