Ophthalmic Assistant

Posted 7 days ago

reliant medical groupSomerville (MA)

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$20.00 - $36.00 per hour

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About the role

Ophthalmic Assistant Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Under general supervision, facilitates patient care by performing preliminary work up of the patient, providing mechanical and technical examinations leading to the diagnosis and treatment by the clinician. Completes all of the basic skills required to support the clinicians.

Primary Responsibilities:

Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms. Obtains relevant information and takes vital signs. Inputs pertinent clinical information into computerized medical record
Completes history including taking patient medical history (systemic disease, surgeries, trauma), patient's ocular history, medications, allergies, present complaint, family history (systemic disease, ocular disease)
Demonstrates knowledge of preliminary testing including pupil function, ocular motility, confrontation fields, amsler grid, color vision, lensometry, keratometry, vision (distance and near), and measure pressure by non-contact tonometer
Completes optic testing including neutralizing lenses on lensometer and measuring pupillary distance
Tests ocular motility, which includes performing cover-uncover test and alternating test, measures stereo acuity, and performs worth four dot test
Performs visual field testing, including confrontation fields and Humphrey or other computerized field analyzer
Identifies ocular medications and assists in taking conjunctiva and corneal specimens

Completes basic ophthalmic patients' services, including instilling ocular drops; instructing patients on medication compliance, diagnostic testing, and surgical procedures; applying eye dressing; cleaning and sterilizing; preparing office instruments; and assisting in surgical procedures in the office Presents patient history summary and alerts physician to changes in visual acuity, elevated extraocular pressure or blood pressure, etc. Counsels patients in office and on phone concerning clinician's orders, use of drops, contact lenses, drugs, and answers questions concerning surgery, if applicable May schedule follow-up appointments and/or surgical procedures Completes routine maintenance and repair of equipment including changing batteries and bulbs and other minor repair as needed Performs other duties as assigned You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalency certificate (e.g. GED, HiSET, TASC Test) from an accredited institution or governmental unit
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty
Proven ability to use all electronic tools and applications relevant to the performance of the duties of the position, including but not limited to phone, keyboard, computer and computer applications
Proven to performs all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, local and company policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

Course work or equivalent training in ocular anatomy and physiology, ophthalmic optics, ophthalmic pharmacology and toxicology, ocular motility, and diseases of the eye 1+ years of experience working in an ophthalmic/optometric practice setting
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
Proven knowledge of basic visual testing
Practice knowledge of patient education regarding the use of contact lens when working in a contact lens
Certified within 2 years of hire

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 - $36.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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