Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

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Why a Great Place to Work At LCMC Health we help you to lean into your calling by leaning in with you, ensuring you have the resources to do your job as only you can. And that begins with receiving the support you need to thrive and grow, which looks different for each person. Living out our commitment to inclusion requires providing benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce. It’s a responsibility we take seriously. Because we don’t just serve the New Orleans community—we’re at the beating heart of it. Whether by offering community health services or making medical innovations more accessible, LCMC Health is bringing a culture of wellness to the communities that matter to you. When you know you’re making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every day— as a person, with your team, in your community—and that’s one of the reasons why you’ll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do.

GENERAL DUTIES

Assists physician in the delivery of ophthalmological care services:

• Obtains and transcribes patient medical, surgical, ocular and family history, current complaints, medications and allergies.
• Obtains and documents visual acuity (distance, near, pin hole).
• Performs lensometry, color vision test, Tonopen tonometry and stereo acuity.
• Demonstrates competence in pupil evaluation, muscle balance testing, visual field, refractometry and contact lens handling/care.
• Administers ophthalmic eye medication ordered by physician.
• Assists in minor ophthalmic procedures.

Documents and maintains confidentiality of patient information:

• Ensures accurate documentation of patient information including chart notes, photos, special tests into electronic medical record system.
• Provides documentation of all related patient care information and patient educational material provided to patient and family members.
• Maintains HIPPA confidentiality regarding patient visit, medical information, other employee, clinic business etc.

Assists in the implementation of policies, procedures and goals of the clinic:

• Keeps clinic manager informed of daily operational needs, problems and suggestions.
• Ensures exam rooms are stocked at specified supply level.
• Ensures equipment and instruments are available, charged, cleaned, disinfected and maintained in accordance with OSHA/Infection Control, hospital and departmental standards.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 to 6 months of related experience in ophthalmology settings. (CHNOLA)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certification Name: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider
  • Required
  • Issuer: American Heart Association
  • Licensure Speciality: Training Certification
  • Entity: CHNOLA
• Certification Name: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
  • Required
  • Issuer: International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
  • Licensure Speciality: Certification
  • Entity: CHNOLA

• Preferred: Certification Name: Certified Medical Scribe Professional
  • Issuer: American Healthcare Documentation Professionals Group (AHDPG)
  • Licensure Speciality: Certification
  • Entity: CHNOLA

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and high standards of performance.
• Able to communicate effectively both written and orally to physicians, staff, patients and family members.
• Ability to perform ophthalmology examinations in a high patient volume department.
• Must have strong decision-making skills.
• Ability to obtain and transcribe all information accurately, neatly and clearly.
• Ability to operate a computer, knowledge of basic Microsoft software and multi-line telephone.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

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