Ophthalmic Assistant

This position will be responsible for performing a variety of highly skilled duties associated with the eye to prepare our patients for the physician evaluation, to include, but not limited to: · Documentation of a patient's chief complaint. history of present illness, medical history, review of systems, and all ocular history/findings. Documentation must be accurate, thorough and in accordance with compliance guidelines. All patient documentation is entered into our group's EHR system. · Scribe with the physician during exams and procedures · Acquiring visual acuities · Measurement of intra-ocular pressures by applanation tonometry · Slit lamp examination · Pupil testing · Ocular motility · Confrontation fields · Color vision testing · Perform special study exams such as OCTs, fundus photos and intravenous fluorescein angiography · Assist physician with minor surgeries and laser procedures · Other associated duties as assigned by the Office Manager or physician. Requirements: Outstanding interpersonal communication skills Excellent writing skills Strong attention to detail Medical terminology background Strong computer skills Medical office experience Job summary for Tech: This position will be responsible for performing a variety of highly skilled duties associated with the eye to prepare our patients for the physician evaluation, to include, but not limited to: · Documentation of a patient's chief complaint. history of present illness, medical history, review of systems, and all ocular history/findings. Documentation must be accurate, thorough and in accordance with compliance guidelines. All patient documentation is entered into our group's EHR system. · Scribe with the physician during exams and procedures · Acquiring visual acuities · Measurement of intra-ocular pressures by applanation tonometry · Slit lamp examination · Pupil testing · Ocular motility · Confrontation fields · Color vision testing · Perform special study exams such as visual fields, OCTs, fundus photos · Other associated duties as assigned by the Office Manager or physician. Requirements: · Outstanding interpersonal communication skills · Excellent writing skills · Strong attention to detail · Strong computer skills Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Work Location: In person