Ophthalmic Assistant Ii - San Diego, United States - Sharp Healthcare

Sharp Healthcare

Verified Company

San Diego, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

[H.S. Diploma or Equivalent; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association

Hours

Shift Start Time:

8 AM

Shift End Time:

5 PM

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

No Weekends

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):
$ $ $34.217

What You Will Do
Assists the Optometrist/Ophthalmologist with patients and maintains patient flow. Initiates the examination by taking patient history and performing diagnostic testing per physician orders.

Required Qualifications

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
1 Year Experience in an ophthalmology/optometry practice.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare)
American Heart Association REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

Current or recent experience as a ophthalmic assistant.

Other Qualification Requirements

Certification or graduate of a medical or ophthalmic assisting program; or 1 year related healthcare experience may substitute for certification
Required.

Essential Functions

Clinical skills

Administers medication according to established policies, procedures, protocols and within scope of practice.
Tonometry.
Blood pressure and pulse monitoring.
Topography.
Color vision testing.
Lensometer reading / Autorefractor.
Keratometer readings.
Other procedures as required.

Communication and organization

Works efficiently to ensure physician's schedule is maintained.
Ensures prompt and efficient return of messages according to established policy.
Maintains open communication with all team members.

Documentation

Signature is legible with first initial, last name and title.
Date and time is consistently documented.

Maintains competency re:
the administration of medications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of eye medications.
Use and care of instruments.
Knowledge of sterile techniques.
Skills in refractions and other technical testing.
General contact lens knowledge preferred.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class