Ophthalmic Assistant
$39,520–$72,134 year
On-siteHavre de Grace, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Conduct measurements and tests providing the physician with diagnostic information for treatment prescriptions, including OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry, slit lamp exams, and lensometry. Review patient charts for completeness and accuracy, take ocular and systemic histories, and record visual acuity. Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications, act as a scribe entering data into electronic medical records, and oversee patient flow throughout the day. Assist with patient education, obtain informed consent, and ensure adherence to office procedures and State and Federal regulations. Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms and report potential errors to the supervisor.
Required Qualifications
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
- 0-2 years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience
- 2+ years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience
- Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception), normal range of hearing
- ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (gloves, face mask, eye shield, gown)
- standing for long periods of time
- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions and work performed
- Willing to accept constructive feedback
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly with attention to all details of a project or task
- Ability to adapt to and facilitate change in the workplace
- Ability to communicate effectively with others using good listening skills
- Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of patients and co-workers
- Ability to make decisions and take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal
- Desire to excel, attempting non-routine tasks
- Ability to make sound decisions using available information
- Can be relied upon to demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality
- The ability to work with others and independently for a common goal
- Puts aside own individual needs to work toward the larger group objective and reinforces the contribution of others
- Able to navigate between screens and accurately enter data
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline preferred
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