Ophthalmic Assistant Texas Eye Care Network

To greet patients in a professional, courteous manner and obtain and document pertinent medical and ophthalmic patient history on the appropriate forms. This person is also responsible for basic clinical and diagnostic testing responsibilities.

• Performs basic diagnostic tests accurately and in a way that instills patient confidence  
• Assist physician or optometrist with clinical procedures, administers eye drops and oral medications and inserts and removes contacts 
• Triages patients appropriately based on appointment time and acuity of problem prepares patient for doctor and maintains smooth, efficient flow throughout clinic 
• Must be able to travel between offices as needed to staff other clinics. 
• Adheres to all administrative and clinical practice policies and procedures 
• Maintain efficient patient flow in exam area and keep patient informed of waiting status 
• Provide accurate and consistent documentation 
• Provide education to patients before and after procedures in terms they can understand, providing written instructions as available. 
• Ensure that all medical records are in appropriate order, secured in the chart and each page contains patients full name and birthday before returning to medical records 
• Obtain patient history 
• Accurately test patients distance acuity, near acuity, confrontation visual fields, stereo and color testing 
• Perform lensometry on singe, bifocal, and progressive lenses as well as transposition accurately with minimal guidance 
• Able to perform Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer accurately 
• Able to perform refractometry with minimal assistance 
• Has a basic understanding of ophthalmic medications including name, strength, dosage and reason for use. 
• May be assigned ASC duties as appropriate, ranging from Provider assistance to running of lasers or related items 
• Able to correctly perform the following procedures without supervision: Keratometry (ARK); IOL Master; Pachymetry; Topography; Check angles with slit lamp; Identify pupil abnormalities and perform careful pupil measurements 
• Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Education: 
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent; Completion of COA or COT Training Program is highly preferred 

Experience: 
Preferred:  6 months to a year of experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant 

Certifications: 
Required: Active CPR/BLS through an AHA accredited program or agency.  

Knowledge and Skills: 
Proficiency using a computer and a lensometer

 

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At Tenet Physician Resources, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status