Ophthalmic Assistant I

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): $22.275 - $26.455 - $31.747 The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices. What You Will Do To assist ophthalmologists/optometrists, patients, staff, other allied health care professionals as needed to maintain a high level of efficiency of operations and customer service while providing quality care to a designated patient population. Required Qualifications H.S. Diploma or Equivalent AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED Preferred Qualifications 1 Year Experience in an ophthalmology/optometry practice. 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 competencies Successfully completes Clinical Competencies with a score of 90% or greater in each section = Great. Successfully completes Clinical Competencies with a score of 90% or greater on all but one section = Good. Unsuccessful in passing more than one section of Clinical Competency Testing and/or failed to pass testing on second attempt = Needs Improvement. Clinical skills Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in assigned area and within scope of practice. Fully successful in performing/assisting with all tests and procedures in assigned department. Administers medications safely and accurately per guidelines and written order. Ensures verification by licensed person and documentation of all medications administered including two (2) patient identifier verification. No medication errors. Able to prepare patient for eye examination. Partners with physicians to continuously learn and expand clinical knowledge base. Listens to patients, collects pertinent information, recognizes the urgency of the patient's problem and routes to physicians. Returns phone calls according to physician instruction. May schedule patient appointments. In partnership with physician, provides specific educational material and individual teaching. Uses universal precautions and demonstrates knowledge of infection control policies and procedures. Provides assistance to PSRs in resolving issues related to front desk responsibilities including scheduling and telephone management. Acts as a positive role model and ensures appropriate service delivery. Participates in clinical projects as directed by the physician, supervisor, or manager. Department specific requirements: a.) Properly documents patient history; b.) Visual Acuity (distance and near); c.) Measuring interpupillary distance; d.) Lensometer (standard and automated); e.) Visual Field Testing; f.) Ishiharo or AOHRR color vision testing; g.) Stereo Binocular Test; h.) Measurement of contact lens base curves by use of Radioscope; i.) Instruct patients in contact lens care. Department efficiency and effectiveness Organizes and completes daily requirements and responsibilities. Able to respond to changing circumstances and prioritize patient needs. Responds to urgent and emergent situations in a calm and capable manner. Utilizes good judgment and problem solving ability. Ensures readiness of reports and information to maximize patient visit. Maintains appropriate supply levels. Cost conscious in usage. Participates in and prepares for site inspections and inventories. Completes department inventories per guidelines. Quality initiatives Completes Quality Assurance assignments and ensures overall department compliance with requirements. Technical skills Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and Information Systems applications. Able to activate emergency procedure per protocol - code, fire, etc. Documents patient care events in a thorough and accurate manner. Manages and completes AEHR tasks per prescribed time lines. Support and knowledge of new applications and policies: AEHR, Abbreviations, etc. Demonstrate typing skills proficiency by: Using a keyboard, required to type proficiently and accurately; Have the ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute with 0-2 errors; Have the ability to proof work. Knowledge of insurance, utilization review, and scheduling requirements. Able to operate and maintain department equipment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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