Ophthalmic Assistant

Jervey Eye Group, the Upstate' s premier Ophthalmology practice, is looking for a great candidate to join our team as an Ophthalmic Assistant. The O.A. works closely with the physicians, and other technicians to provide high-quality care to each patient of the practice. Duties include performing preliminary testing, obtaining chief complaint and medical history, overseeing patient flow, prepping patients for procedures, and scribing for physicians. This is a great opportunity to start or continue your career in Ophthalmology at a rapidly growing practice with room for advancement!

Ophthalmic Assistant Responsibilities

• Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
• Performs technical workups, patient interviews and special testing.
• Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc.
• Maintains and cleans all equipment being used, and reports to supervisor if not in working condition.
• Returns phone calls to patients and pharmacies.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

Ophthalmic Assistant Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of Ophthalmology experience.
• Willingness to be flexible in job assignment (location, provider, etc.).
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Certified Ophthalmic Technician preferred.

Ophthalmic Assistant Minimum Demonstrated Skills

• Efficiently and accurately interviews patients and documents histories.
• Consistently works with 40 patients per day.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms and ocular meds.
• Has a basic knowledge of contact lenses.
• Utilizes proper eyedrop technique and sterility.
• Understands and uses proper sterile techniques.
• Utilizes proper universal precaution procedures.
• Understands and follows procedures for surgical and procedural consents.
• Scribes readily when doctor desires.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment.

Ophthalmic Assistant Accurately performs:

• Refractions,
• Lensometry,
• Keratometry,
• Tonometry,
• Visual fields,
• Amsler Grids,
• Muscle testing,
• Pupil Exams

Jervey Eye Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Medical Specialty:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Ophthalmology: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (C.O.A.) (Preferred)
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (C.O.T.) (Preferred)

Work Location: In person