Rivhs
Ophthalmic Assistant Non-Certified
Hampton Roads Eye Associates - Oyster Point - Newport News, Virginia · Junior
Sponsorship not specified$19k-$25kDetected 7 hours ago
Microsoft OfficeOSHA
About the role
- The Ophthalmic Assistant is the non-certified pre-entry level position.
- This position works under the supervision of the Office Manager, Physicians, Clinical Coordinator/Supervisor and/or COT or COMT.
- The OA facilitates patient education through brochures and videos.
Responsibilities
- Communicates and documents essential information to physicians and team members. Prepares referral follow up letters and dictations for referring physicians for the physicians review and signature.
- Maintains clean and safe work area. Maintains a working knowledge of facility, OSHA, and HIPPA regulations.
- Performs and records pertinent clinical measures to include Visual Acuities, Refractometry, Application Tonometry, Keratometry, Slit Lamp Exams, Visual Fields, OCT and other ancillary testing under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, Physicians and/or senior level technician.
- The Ophthalmic Assistant greets the patient, reviews and documents the complaint.
- Performs and records pertinent clinical measures to include visual acuities, slit lamp exam and any other necessary diagnostic test.
Requirements
- Education
- Experience
- To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.
Nice to have
- High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)
- 1 year Ophthalmology/Optometry Office (Preferred)
Compensation
- $19k-$25k
Benefits
- $18.90 - $24.60/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
- Records pertinent medical, allergic, ophthalmic and family histories to include current prescriptions, glasses and contact lenses.
- Facilitates patient education through videos and brochures.
- Effectively utilizes technology to increase efficiency including all equipment, Group Management, MedFlow, Electronic Health Record, Electronic Health Record, and Microsoft Office Programs.
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