Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
The Ophthalmology Assistant, under the medical direction of the Ophthalmologist (MD), assists the ophthalmologist by performing tasks, collecting data, administering treatments as ordered and supervising patients. Takes patient history, administers tests and evaluations, takes eye measurements for the purpose of diagnosis, and performs related clinical support. Assists and accompanies physician throughout the patient evaluation in order to efficiently and accurately document the patient physical examination.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of an approved training program for Ophthalmology Assistant or (see Experience).
Experience: If not a graduate of an approved training program for Ophthalmology Assistant, requires at least one (1) year of related experience working as an assistant in an Ophthalmology setting.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Certified Ophthalmology Technician, Certified Ophthalmology Assistant, or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist. BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association or American Red or Military Training Network. Wisconsin Background Study upon hire and renewed per Wisconsin state law.
Skills needed:
Manual refracting
Pressure checks on Client
Visual Field
OCTs
Biometry
Injection work ups (Glaucoma patients)
Preferred skills:
Peds patients
K’s
Scope
Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
days
State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience:
Less than 1 year
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
36
Specialty Type:
Audiology and Ophthalmology
Sub Specialty:
Ophthalmic Technician
Bilingual:
No
EMR Used:
Meditech
Holiday Coverage Required:
No •
Last updated on Nov 2, 2023