Ophthalmic Assistant Opportunity Job at Key-Whitman Eye Center -DFW, Fort Worth, TX

  • Key-Whitman Eye Center -DFW
  • Fort Worth, TX

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The role of the Ophthalmic Assistant is to work relatively close with the clinic physicians to perform basic, advanced, and complex functions. The Ophthalmic Assistant will document the patient’s medical record and to input any recommended treatment and/or procedures that may be performed by the doctor

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Obtains accurate patient history
  • Performs lensometry
  • Performs diagnostic testing of the eye while having a basic understanding and knowledge of these tests such as HVF, HRT, IOLmaster, biopen and basic fundus photography
  • Obtains accurate visual acuities with basic optics understanding
  • Demonstrates ability to perform functional ocular measurements of the eye such as color vision testing, B AT testing, schirmer tests and Amsler grid tests
  • Demonstrates ability to perform accurate and repeat able refractometry
  • Administers topical ophthalmic medications
  • Performs accurate tonometry by tonopen or applanation
  • Maintains and sterilizes surgical instructions
  • Assists physicians with the instillation of punctual plugs
  • Verbalizes post operative instructions in a clear and professional manner to patients for any procedure performed at Key-Whitman Eye Center
  • Understanding basic ocular pharmacology; names of meds and their uses

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES):

  • Minimum 1 Year Medical/Ophthalmic Scribe experience preferred
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Some college coursework or Associates degree preferred
  • JCAHPO certification preferred
  • CPR preferred
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skill
  • Able to think quickly and be attentive
  • Be able to work in a fast paced, team environment
  • Communicate effectively with patients, physicians and staff members
  • Must demonstrate commitment to ongoing educations and uphold to the highest ethical principles of maintaining confidentiality
  • Proficient in EMR and computer literacy
  • Well organized and attentive to detail
  • Proficiency in a second language highly desirable
  • HIPAA knowledge and compliance

 

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
  • Life Insurance
  • PTO
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
  • And more! 

     

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

 

 

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Job Tags

Full time, Local area

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