Ophthalmic Assistant (24 Hours/Week)

Posted 3 days ago

springfield clinicSpringfield (IL)

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

SENIORITY

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About the role

Ophthalmic Assistant The Ophthalmic Assistant is responsible for functioning as an assistant to an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist, providing basic direct patient care and performing pre-testing of Relationships Reports directly to the Operations Manager.

Principal Responsibilities:

Perform a variety of visual acuity testing, pupillary evaluation and diagnostic tests. Administer eye medications and irrigating solutions under the supervision of the Ophthalmologist or Optometrist.
Obtain basic medical history and chief complaint from patients including past ocular, medical, family and social history utilizing the Eye Institute's electronic medical record system.
Order ocular testing.
Perform basic diagnostic skills and testing, which may include:
Manual/auto lensometry, VEP testing, Pachymetry
KeratometryVisual fields
Contact lens instruction
TonometryFundus photography
Clean and stock exam rooms and nursing station. Complete order forms for replenishment of supplies.
Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience: High school diploma required. Licenses/CertificatesCPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire. Ability to take and pass a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant examination within the first 18 months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Possess general medical knowledge. A basic understanding of ocular anatomy and diseases, familiarity with ophthalmic medications, contact lenses and glasses preferred. General knowledge of medical equipment and instrument maintenance and Environment Medical clinic environment. PHI/Privacy LevelHIPAA1

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