Department: UHC: Ophthalmology
Job Summary: The Ophthalmology Assistant performs: visual acuity, hand held tonometry, potential acuity meter, brightness acuity testing, intake, automatic and manual lensometry, keratometry, visual field testing, APD, AR IOL Master, and other basic tests. Prepares patients for special testing, completes history & physical forms, files, prepares injections, assists in minor surgical procedures, transcribes chart notes, transposes eyeglass prescriptions, and performs basic diagnostic testing. Performs other duties as needed.
Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Minimum six months of experience in front and/or back office in ophthalmology or optometry, or a combination of equivalent education and experience required.
Knowledge and Skills: Efficient in ophthalmic and medical terminology, knowledge of insurances, and ophthalmic anatomy. Able to keyboard 40 wpm. Able to use a computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, EXCEL, Outlook). Ability to apply basic principles of ophthalmic patient care to assist and support physicians and team; competent use of computer (Windows applications), copier, fax machine, scanner, answering telephones; good digital dexterity; fine motor skills and fine finger activity to proficiently handle testing instruments; good hand-eye coordination to utilize medical tools. Requires good oral and written communication with health team, patients, and families. Requires good judgment in the clinical environment, commensurate with advanced technique; ability to interact positively and professionally with others; communicate clearly; emotional stability; attention to detail; cope effectively with stressful situations. Requires adequate visual, hearing, olfactory and tactile acuity to proficiently perform essential duties. Visual acuity of 20/25 with correction, and ability to distinguish colors, hearing capacity to sense body sounds, sense of touch adequacy to measure by palpitation; ability to smell odors related to disease processes.
Licensures and Certifications: Satisfactory completion of (competency in) Loma Linda departmental standards for Ophthalmic Assistant required within 90 days of hire. BLS issued by the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire and must be maintained. Valid Driver's License required at time of hire.
Ophthalmology Assistant • Loma Linda, CA, United States
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