Ophthalmic Assistant

Purpose: To assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions. Duties include full -patient work-up; which include, taking patient medical histories/chief complaints, measuring visual acuity, eye pressure, instilling eye medication, and conducting diagnostic tests, as ordered by the ophthalmologist.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interviews and records patients’ chief complaint and medical histories
• Prepares patients for examination or treatment by the physician
• Enters patients’ medical information into the patient’s electronic medical record
• Performs technical work ups and diagnostic testing including conducting topography, OCT and visual field tests, etc.
• Transcribes physician’s examination data into patient’s electronic medical record
• Instills eye medications, as ordered by the physician
• Communicates with patients about their prescriptions, follow-up care, procedures, symptoms, physician generated instructions and/or pre/post-operative status
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient exams, keeping the rooms clean, neat, and stocked
• Maintains and sterilizes medical equipment, instruments, and facilities
• Performs administrative duties such as answering phones, sending correspondence to pharmacies or other authorized parties, maintaining an inventory of supplies
• Follows applicable policies and procedures and takes precautions to establish a safe work environment
• Maintains strict patient protocols in accordance with practice policies/ HIPAA requirements
• Maintains a high level of professionalism with patients, providers, and staff
• Performs other duties as assigned and works overtime as necessary

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Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate/Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience: 1-3 years of related medical assistant, and/or optometry/ophthalmic or clinic experience required
  • Experience with checking intraocular pressure and refraction, a plus
  • Using a computer; EMR software experience and Microsoft Office experience required
• Language: Ability to read, write, and communicate in English; Bilingual in Spanish, a plus
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, basic math and science, detailed oriented charting
• License/Certification: Valid COA, COT, or Ophthalmic Scribe Certified preferred
• Must be able to travel between Lakewood and Los Alamitos office, work overtime, as needed
• Work is performed in a clinical setting. Clinic attire required, such as scrubs, closed toe shoes, maintaining professional grooming standard required.
• Must be able to stand or walk for up to 8 hours with bending, stooping, squatting, sitting, twisting, and reaching. Including ability to frequently reach with hands and arms, and repeat the same movements.

Skills/Knowledge/Ability:

• Interpersonal:
  • Effective communication skills; oral and written.
  • Demonstrates a positive, friendly, and courteous manner.
  • Demonstrates the ability to work well with other employees.
• Critical Thinking:
  • Ability to organize equipment, instruments, and supplies for cases

according to patient needs and physician preference cards.

• Ability to adhere to the work schedule and manage time appropriately.

• Assumes responsibility for competency and takes initiative for professional development and continuing education.

• Ability to handle stress associated with prioritizing multiple tasks.

• Above average organization skills.

• Physical Demands:

  • Ability to hear alarms, equipment, and/or client/patient calls.
  • Ability to hear & follow instructions from physician/department staff.
  • Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and use of hands to control, handle, or feel objects tools, equipment, or controls.
  • Ability to move quickly in response to physician and patient needs.
  • Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and stand for long periods at a time.
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds on occasion, 15 pounds frequently.

Position: Ophthalmic Assistant

DOL Status: Non-exempt/Full-Time

Reports to: Clinic Supervisor/Clinical Operations Manager

Pay Range: $23 -$25 (per hour)

Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM -5:00 PM (Hours may vary pending clinic/doctor schedule)

Location*: 3300 E South Street, Long Beach, CA & 3801 Katella Ave, Suite 130, Los Alamitos CA

Company Benefits:

• Paid Holiday – (Full-Time Only)
• Paid Vacation Accrual - (Full-Time)
• Paid Sick Time – (Full & Part-Time Employees)
• Medical – Silver Sponsored Plan with HMO/PPO/HSA plan upgrades – (Full-Time)
• Dental Insurance Offered – (Full-Time)
• Company Sponsored Vision Plan – (Full & Part-Time Employees)
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance Plan – (Full Time)
• Additional Supplemental Insurance offered at employees' discretion - (Full-Time)
• 401K – with Safe Harbor (Full & Part-Time Employees)

*Applicant must reside in the Southern California area, no relocation fees are offered for this position

“SoCal Eye provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws”.

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