To assist physicians in the diagnostic testing, examination, education, and treatment of patients.

 

Job Requirements

 

Successful completion of an accredited two-year program including courses in ocular anatomy and physiology, ophthalmic optics, ophthalmic pharmacology and toxicology, ocular motility, and diseases of the eye preferred.

 

Training in diagnostic and treatment procedures, including visual field testing, contact lenses, and ophthalmic surgery. Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) preferred.

 

Minimum Work ExperienceOne year related experience.

 

Experience obtaining OCTs and VFs preferred.

 

Required SkillsStrong people and communication skills.

 

Must be able to operate accurately the following equipment: Lensometer, A-scan, Potential acuity meter, Humphrey visual field machine, Automated tonometer machine, Brightness acuity test machine, Auto refractor, Keratometer, Phoropter, Tonopen, Projector, and Slit lamp. Ability to perform a refraction.

 

Functional Demands

 

Has working understanding of A-Scans, fundus photos, nerve fiber analysis, and fluorescein angiography.

 

Organizational Expectations

 

Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.

 

Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.

 

Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.

 

Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.

 

Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.

 

Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.

 

Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.

 

Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.

 

Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.

 

Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.

 

Essential Functions

 

Places patient in examining room, takes detailed medical history, and determines reason for the day's visit.

 

Checks pupils, muscle, visual acuity, extraocular movements, and measures blood pressure, where indicated for patients.

 

Is responsible for dilating pupils where appropriate.

 

Presents patient history summary and alerts physician to changes in visual acuity, elevated extraocular pressure or blood pressure, etc.

 

Assists with all office procedures including chalazion excision, refractions and tear duct probes.

 

Annotates patient charts with exam and treatment results.

 

Counsels patients in office and on phone concerning physician's orders, use of drops, contact lenses, drugs, and answers questions concerning surgery.

 

Schedules all surgeries, calling surgical center, verifying times with patients, preparing all charts, pre-admission and consent forms. Schedules patients with other doctors for consultation as required.

 

Orders contact lenses, writes prescriptions, and approves drug refills under physician's instructions.

 

Maintains current knowledge of ICD-10 diagnostic coding and CPT procedures codes as well as third party reimbursement billing requirements.

 

Maintains current knowledge of operation and maintenance of clinical equipment, drugs, and supplies.