ophthalmology aide - , CA, United States - County of Riverside, CA

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside University Health System - Medical Center (RUHS-MC) currently has an immediate opening for an Ophthalmology Aide to join the Eye Clinic located at the main campus in Moreno Valley.

The incumbent will assist physicians and professional nursing personnel in the eye clinic by conducting basic eye tests, high-level disinfection of critical care equipment and preparing patients and treatment areas for surgical or diagnostic procedures.

Candidates that are bilingual in Spanish are highly desired.


Work Schedule:
5/40 - Monday to Friday

Hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The Ophthalmology Aide will perform a variety of duties in an outpatient clinic under the technical supervision of an Ophthalmologist.

The incumbents report to and receive administrative supervision from professional level supervisory nursing personnel.

• Conducts visual acuity and visual field examinations in order to determine sharpness of vision, depth perception limitations, and the patients range of vision.
• Conducts refractive power examinations that assist physicians in formulation of lens prescriptions for patients; conducts intraoccular pressure examinations.
• Assists with optic photography on patients in order to record visual symptoms and/or conditions; arranges examining and treatment areas; places medicated eye drops into patients' eyes in order to prepare them for treatments or examinations under the direction of a physician.
• Sets out and passes instruments to the ophthalmologist during minor eye surgeries completed in the clinic; cleans ophthalmology instruments used during minor surgeries or diagnostic procedures and observes for malfunctions.
• May maintain patient appointment schedules and coordinate activities with other professional services within the community.
• Updates patients' charts with current treatment information and assists with related paper work in order to maintain treatment records.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and Education:

Completion of an approved ophthalmology technician program or one year of experience in performing ophthalmology procedures, under the supervision of an ophthalmologist.

Knowledges of:

The functions and basic operation of an ophthalmology out-patient clinic; basic eye care and hygienic methods and practices involving treatment to the eye.

Abilities to:

Work with intricate refractive and optical measuring devices and related laboratory instruments; work effectively with patients and clinic staff, keep patient records; maintain appointment schedules.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Veterans Preference

The County has a Veteran's Preference Policy.

Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application.

For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policyhere.

Bilingual Testing

The Human Resources Department will coordinate a Bilingual (Spanish) Non-Proctored Assessment.

What's Next?

Open to All Applicants

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of The Riverside University Health System may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

The candidate pool generated from this posting may be used to fill other NP positions not specifically listed on this posting, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Period

BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.

Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.

Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process.

A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

(AICE).

Questions regarding this recruitment? Please contact Lisette Jimenez via email