Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Assist the ophthalmologist with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and administrative tasks
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
- 1.
- Administrative Functions 1.1 Coordinate scheduling of patient appointments and surgeries 2.
- Patient Treatment 2.1 Interview patients and document ocular and medical histories.
- 3.
- Assist Physician 3.1 Assist the physician during diagnostic and minor surgical procedures, including instrumentation, sterile preparations and documentation.
- 4.
- May assist and/or perform chaperone duties for patient medical procedures as needed.
Qualifications
- EDUCATION 1.High school diploma or equivalent with experience in an ophthalmology setting and willing to training as an Ophthalmology Assistant: OR 2.Medical Assistant who is a graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program willing to train as an Ophthalmology Assistant : or JCAHPO (Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel) 3.High school diploma or equivalent plus successful completion of an approved program for Ophthalmology Assistants plus a minimum or one year of satisfactory, full-time work experience under ophthalmologic supervision, including training in all skills listed in professional criteria.
- Equivalency criteria may be substituted as described in the JCAHPO-Blue Book.
- EXPERIENCE 3 months experience in an ophthalmology setting preferred.
- LICENSURE CPR certification for Health Care Providers.
- SPECIAL SKILLS 1.Knowledge of ocular diseases and systemic diseases affecting the eye.
- 2.Knowledge of ultrasound and visual field machines.
- 3.Knowledge of basic eye care and hygienic methods and practices involving the treatment of the eye.
- 4.Strong organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to manager interactions with difficult people.
