Ophthalmic Assistant

Christie Clinic's department of Ophthalmology is seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Assistant at the Fields clinic from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, with no night or weekend requirements.

Duties include checking in patients prior to patient seeing provider and performing any pretesting on patient that is needed.

JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Check in patients prior to patient seeing provider.
• Update medical history, check visual acuities and administer eye drops.
• Maintain exam rooms for necessary supplies and material. Ensure cleanliness.
• Oversee the sterilization of department instruments along with nursing staff.
• Assist provider with minor surgeries that are scheduled in office.
• Perform specialized testing.
• Review online transcriptions prior to patient appointment and update during appointment as necessary.
• Perform related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in an Ophthalmic Office Setting
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician/ Or Certified Nursing Assistant

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:

• CPR Certification

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 50 pounds.  Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a clinical setting with frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.  Requirements may include working irregular hours.

PAY AND BENEFITS:

The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria.

We also offer a substantial benefits package, including:

- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday, Birthday)	- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- 401k Plan	- Medical Flexible Spending Account
- Health Insurance	- Group Term Life Insurance
- Dental Insurance	- Identity Theft Protection
- Vision Insurance - Long Term Disability	- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance