Ophthalmic Assistant

Overview Position Title: Ophthalmic Assistant Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Hours: 7:30am-5pm (Monday-Friday) Practice: Retina Group of Washington, a PRISM Vision Group Partner Practice Location: Alexandria, Virginia Travel: Required between offices dependent on office/location needs Compensation: $18.00 - $34.68 per hour, based on experience and qualifications Position Summary: The Ophthalmic Assistant plays a vital role in supporting physicians by performing a variety of diagnostic tests, measurements, and clinical procedures essential to patient evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning. This individual is responsible for accurately documenting patient information in accordance with clinical, regulatory, and organizational standards while delivering exceptional patient care and service throughout the visit. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, compassionate, and committed to providing a positive patient experience in a fast-paced ophthalmic practice Responsibilities ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Reviews patient charts to ensure completeness and accuracy of information. • Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity. • Performs testing required by type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and history, including but not limited to OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry.• Performs lensometry, automated refractometry, slit lamp exam including applanation tonometry and anterior chamber angle assessment, basic muscle balance testing, assesses pupils, confrontation visual fields and gross external exam. • Performs advanced ophthalmic procedures.• Acts as scribe while the physician examines patients, entering data into electronic medical records or handwritten in paper charts. • Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications.• Assists ensuring office procedures are adhered to and required informed consent is obtained.• Assists with patient education.• Oversees patient flow throughout the day.• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.• Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations. Understands and accepts responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer.• Maintains a positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism. Qualifications POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED). Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline preferred. OA-I Experience: 0-2 years of prior ophthalmic assistant experienceOA-II Experience: 2+ years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES • Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions and work performed. Willing to accept constructive feedback.• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly with attention to all details of a project or…