Ophthalmic Assistant I

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD

Position Overview:

Provides administrative support by answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, filing, paperwork, greets patients and assists with the check in of patients. Performs all of the pre-tests, refraction's, assist physicians with exams and/or procedures.

Job Description:

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

EDUCATION:

• HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• COA-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant within 18 months

• OR COT-Certified Ophthalmic Technician within 18 months

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• ​Skill in operating a computer, and general office skills.

• Problem identification and problem solving. 

• The ability to understand and carry out assigned orders by physician or supervisors.

• Must have customer service skills with patients, physicians, co-workers and all supervisor/management positions.

• Ability to make simple mathematical computations, work independently, effectively prioritize tasks, exercise initiative, judgment, and decision making, work effectively as team member, establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public.

• Knowledge, understanding, and ability to operate visual testing equipment.

• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.

• Ability to efficiently operate Ophthalmology equipment.

• Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities paying particular attention to detail.

• Verbal and written communication skills for regular contact with physicians, patients and staff.

• Competency in basic Ophthalmic Assisting skills such as chart documentation, taking vital signs, preparing patients for exam, performing ophthalmology testing.

• Knowledge of the most commonly used terms (ICD-10) in Ophthalmology.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $36.24 to $47.10 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.