Cataract Surgery And Oculoplastic Procedures
OphthalmologyAssistant
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“Ophthalmology Assistant at Cataract Surgery And Oculoplastic Procedures. Skills: specialized diagnostic testing, assisting physicians with patient care, efficient daily operations, patient care. Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care. Performs technical workups, patient interviews and special testing”
What You'll Achieve.
Consistently work up three patients per hour
Industry & Context.
Ability to assess common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work environment
Must be able to stand for long periods of time, Must be able to write, Must be able to hold arms at shoulder height, Must have manual dexterity to work with ophthalmic equipment, Flexibility to work full‑time hours, including rotating weekends, Ability to commute to satellite office locations as needed
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma or GED, computer and typing skills (minimum 45 wpm), Flexibility to work full‑time hours, including rotating weekends, Ability to commute to satellite office locations as needed
Nice to Have
JCAHPO Ophthalmic Assistant Certification or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred, Experience in a service‑oriented industry is a plus, Bilingual language skills required or preferred depending on site location
What You'll Do.
Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care
Performs technical workups
patient interviews and special testing
Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care
Maintains and cleans all equipment being used
and reports to supervisor if not in working condition
Returns phone calls to patients and pharmacies
Potential to assist in minor office surgery
Efficiently and accurately interviews patients and documents histories
Independently performs specialized ophthalmic testing appropriate to the subspecialty
Accurately performs: Refractions
Special testing such as HVF and OCT
Scribes readily when doctor desires
Provides clear communication to patients regarding tests
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
High attention to detail and ability to work effectively within a team; Consistently displays positive rapport with fellow employees
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; Provides clear communication to patients regarding tests, procedures, and expectations; Understands and communicates well to patients about cataract surgery and oculoplastic procedures
Full Job Description
# _**About Our Company**_ We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies [Village Medical](https://www.villagemedical.com/), [Village Medical at Home](https://www.villagemedical.com/village-medical-at-home), [Summit Health](https://www.summithealth.com/), [CityMD](https://www.citymd.com/), and [Starling Physicians](https://www.starlingphysicians.com/). When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care. **Please Note:** We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com. # _**Job Description**_ **Position Summary** The Ophthalmic Assistant supports the clinical team by performing specialized diagnostic testing, assisting physicians with patient care, and ensuring efficient daily operations within the ophthalmology department. This role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality patient care in a fast‑paced outpatient environment. **List of Responsibilities/Duties** * Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care. * Performs technical workups, patient interviews and special testing. * Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc. * Maintain
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