Job Description
Join Cedars-Sinai!
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been ranked the #1 hospital in California and #2 hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, 2022-23. Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company's Workplace of the Year, which is an award that recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We also have a great benefits package and competitive compensation, which explains why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America's Best Hospitals!
Why work here?
Beyond outstanding employee benefits, including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b), we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.
A Little More About What You Will be Doing
The Ophthalmic Assistant helps the Ophthalmologist and Optometrist in the diagnostic testing, examination, education, and treatment of patients.
• Escorts patients to examining rooms • Takes detailed medical histories • Determines the reason for the visit • Checks patients pupils, muscle, visual acuity, extra ocular movements • Presents patient history summary and alerts Ophthalmologist/Optometrist to changes in visual acuity, elevated extra ocular pressure or blood pressure, etc. • Annotates patient charts with exam and treatment results • Assists with office procedures, including performing diagnostic and eye function tests, such as: • Visual Acuity (Verbal and Non-Verbal) • Tonometry via Tonopen and Goldmann Applanation • Pachymetry with Pachymeter or Corneal Topography • Automated Lensometry • Non Subjective Autorefractometry/Keratometry • Ocular Coherence Tomography (Posterior and Anterior Segments) • Pupil Assessments • Motility Assessments • Visual Field Testing (confrontation/Amsler grids/Humphrey Visual Fields) • Anterior Chamber Evaluation • Fundus Photography • IOL coherence (A-scan and B-Scan) • Schirmer's Stereopsis • Ishihara Color Plates and/or other tests as directed • Assists with office procedures, including RK surgery, irrigation of Nasolacrimal duct, chalazion excision and tear duct probes • Administers topical medications or diagnostic drugs as required by the Ophthalmologist/Optometrist for testing or treatment, including cycloplegiacs, mydriatics, and topical anesthetics that are not controlled substances • Schedules surgeries, calling surgical center, verifying times with patients, and preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms • Schedules patients with other doctors for consultation as required • Counsels patients in the office and on the phone concerning physicians orders, use of drops, contact lenses, medications, and answers questions concerning surgery • Orders contact lenses, fits prescription lenses, writes prescriptions, and approves medication refills under physicians instructions • Performs environmental cleaning and disinfection of clinical areas, including equipment sterilization
Qualifications
Education:
• High school diploma or GED required • Successful completion of an accredited program for Ophthalmic Assistant preferred
Experience:
• 1 year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Licenses/Certification:
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) designation preferred
Cedars Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the United States, and it is the largest private academic medical center in the Western United States. The Cedars Sinai main campus, which encompasses nearly 24 acres, is located at the point where the cities of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood meet. Cedars Sinai has been recognized annually by U.S. News & World Report’s top 10 best hospitals in the U.S. The institution most recently placed No. 7 among a select group of 20 Honor Roll hospitals and ranked nationally in a dozen specialties. In addition, Cedars Sinai ranked No. 3 in California and No. 2 in the Los Angeles metro area.
Within Cedars Sinai, the Institute for Research on Health Aging conducts multi-disciplinary research that prioritizes the prevention of cardiovascular disease, neurocognitive disease, and cancer. Our focus is on translating new research discoveries into pragmatic interventions aimed at promoting healthy aging across diverse populations. Our approach involves human physiology, cohort, and clinical trial studies and our team includes established experts in population, clinical, translational, basic, and data science.