Ophthalmic Assistant

Job Summary:

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The Ophthalmic Assistant is a member of the Clinical Department and reports directly to the Lead Ophthalmic Technician/Clinical Manager. This individual is responsible for providing chair-side assistance to the physician, performing diagnostic tests as required by the ophthalmologist, and administering treatments as allowed and ordered by the physician.

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Education and Experience:

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• High school diploma or equivalent required.
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• Two years of experience in a healthcare setting; ophthalmology experience preferred.
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Essential Skills and Abilities:

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• Knowledge of medical and ophthalmic terminology.
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• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
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• Positive team member with a professional attitude.
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• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
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• Demonstrated computer literacy.
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Clinical Skills and Patient Care:

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• Must be able to accurately operate the following equipment:
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• Lensometer
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• A-scan
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• Potential Acuity Meter (PAM)
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• Humphrey Visual Field Machine
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• Automated Tonometer
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• Brightness Acuity Test (BAT) Machine
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• Autorefractor
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• Keratometer
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• Phoropter
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• Maddox Wing
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• Tono-Pen
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• Statim Sterilizer
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• Projector
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• Slit Lamp
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Clinical Responsibilities:

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• Use autorefractors and lensometers (automatic and manual).
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• Perform visual field tests.
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• Perform visual acuity and pinhole tests.
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• Perform brightness acuity measurements as requested by the physician.
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• Perform Schirmer's tests as ordered by the physician.
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• Monitor patient flow, ensuring physician exam rooms remain occupied and patient care is efficient.
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• Act as a scribe for the physician during patient examinations.
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• Escort patients to the front desk following their exam.
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Patient Education

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• Review the use of the Amsler grid with patients for at-home monitoring.
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• Review physician-generated instructions with patients.
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• Provide appropriate patient education materials as directed by the physician.
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Administrative Responsibilities:

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• Ensure exam rooms are cleaned, tidied, and sanitized between patients, including sinks and equipment.
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• Clean all lenses used by physicians.
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• Prepare for COA/COT/COMT certification exams.
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• Perform all other duties as assigned.
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Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

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• Primary work areas are well lit; however, duties require working in darkened exam room throughout the day.
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• Frequent movement between exam rooms and clinical areas is required.
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• Must be able to sit when necessary.
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• Fine motor skills are essential.
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• The work environment can often be loud.
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