Ophthalmic Assistant

The Ophthalmic Assistant is responsible for functioning as an assistant to an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist, providing basic direct patient care and performing pre-testing of patients.

Job Relationships

• Reports directly to the Operations Manager.

Principal Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of visual acuity testing, pupillary evaluation and diagnostic tests.  Administer eye medications and irrigating solutions under the supervision of the Ophthalmologist or Optometrist.
• Obtain basic medical history and chief complaint from patients including past ocular, medical, family and social history utilizing the Eye Institute's electronic medical record system.
• Order ocular testing. 
• Perform basic diagnostic skills and testing, which may include:
• Manual/auto lensometry,
• VEP testing,
• Pachymetry
• Keratometry
• Visual fields
• Contact lens instruction
• Tonometry
• Fundus photography
• Clean and stock exam rooms and nursing station.  Complete order forms for replenishment of supplies.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma required.

Licenses/Certificates

• CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to take and pass a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant examination within the first 18 months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess general medical knowledge.  A basic understanding of ocular anatomy and diseases, familiarity with ophthalmic medications, contact lenses and glasses preferred.
• General knowledge of medical equipment and instrument maintenance and calibration.

Working Environment

• Medical clinic environment.

PHI/Privacy Level

• HIPAA1