Ophthalmic Assistant, Retina

Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

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Job Summary

Responsible for conducting technical and administrative patient support activities that assist the professional staff (Ophthalmologist Orthoptist Residents etc.) in administering the healthcare and support needed for patients and families in the outpatient ophthalmic clinic.

Does this position require Patient Care Yes

Essential Functions

-Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients responses and conditions

-Prepares patients for visual field tests

-Recording patient history and chief eye complaint.

-Maintains a smooth flow of patients to the physician altering test sequence as required.

-Performs color vision testing and glare/brightness testing

-Implements infection control policies and procedures.

-Records and updates current eye medications and eye history/medical history in the patients health record

-Serves and protects the healthcare community by adhering to professional standards policies and procedures federal state and local requirements and JCAHO standards.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree

• No

Licenses and Credentials

• N/A

Experience

• experience in an ophthalmic or health care related setting 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong patient/customer service skills.
• Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing.
• Adjusting actions in relation to others actions.
• Ability to maintain motivation to achieve goals while dealing with challenges.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat DC.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

243-245 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.36 - $24.45/Hourly

Grade

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