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Ophthalmic Assistant

Prism Vision Group

#Compliance #Documentation #Patient Flow #Computer Skills #Patient Education #Patient Services #Electronic Medical Records #Patient Diagnosis #Professionalism

Quick overview

The Ophthalmic Assistant conducts necessary measurements and tests to support the Physician's diagnosis and treatment plan, while also being responsible for accurate documentation and providing excellent patient services. Key duties include performing various ophthalmic tests, acting as a scribe, administering medications, overseeing patient flow, and maintaining exam room orderliness.

Requirements summary

Candidates must demonstrate accuracy, adaptability, strong communication, empathy, initiative, sound judgment, reliability, and teamwork skills, along with relevant computer skills for data entry. The role requires physical capabilities such as standing for long periods and the ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment in an office environment with potential exposure to communicable diseases.

Patient EducationAccountabilityPhotographyElectronic Medical RecordsVisual AcuityOCTLensometryPachymetryBiometryApplanation TonometryMuscle Balance TestingOcular HistorySystemic HistorySlit Lamp ExamAutomated Visual FieldsAutomated Refractometry

Job description

This role is located at Matossian Eye Associates, Pennington, NJ office, which is part of Prism Vision Group Compensation Range: $18-$34.68/hr (Dependent on Experience) The Ophthalmic Assistant conducts measurements and tests that provide the Physician with the information needed to arrive at a diagnosis and to prescribe treatment. The incumbent is responsible for appropriate documentation in compliance with standards and provides excellent patient services. 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. 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 task.
Adaptability – Ability to adapt to and facilitate change in the workplace.
Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with others using good listening skills.

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