Local fast-paced ophthalmology/optometry practice looking for an ophthalmic assistant Part Time Requires a great deal of initiative and multitasking. Must be dependable, efficient, and detail-oriented. Experience preferred, but not required. Experience a plus.
Ophthalmic Assistant Job Responsibilities Include:
Make introductions and establish rapport with patients. Initiate patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines. Perform pre-exam testing to include visual acuity assessment, including pinhole and glare testing, confrontational visual field testing, assess extraocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, assess angles, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services as requested by the physician including special tests such as color vision screening, stereopsis, and dry eye testing. Perform lensometry and specialized testing such as visual fields, topography, optical coherence tomography (OCT) Assist with minor surgical procedures or laser treatments in the office. Complete requests for prescription refills as authorized by physician, with full documentation in patient chart. Assist with maintenance of clinical examination equipment. Check temperature of medical refrigerator daily. Open and close exam lanes daily, ensuring that equipment is wiped down in an appropriate manner, battery powered instruments are seated properly in re-charge wells, slit lamps and projectors are switched off under covers. Follow all safety procedures as per guidelines.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.15 - $17.15 per hour
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
