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Ophthalmic Assistant Position Description Template

WEST GEORGIA EYE CARE CENTER

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION:

Ophthalmic Assistant

DEPARTMENT:

Clinical

REPORTS TO:

Clinical Manager

SUMMARY:

Perform an extensive number of data collection functions as delegated by

the physician to allow for proper professional diagnosis of patients’

conditions and do so in a way that instills patient confidence in the

treatment. Demonstrate ophthalmic assistant skills. Responsible for daily

patient care and flow.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Two years of experience as an ophthalmic assistant. (A plus)

3. Successful completion of JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant requirements within

three years of employment with WGECC.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

2. Problem solver, analytical skills.

3. Personable and empathetic with patient’s needs and concerns.

4. Well-organized with attention to detail.

5. Ability to work as a team member.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Acquaint all new patients with the office procedures to which they will be exposed.

Inform patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed and how they will be

affected during the tests.

 Obtain patient history to include chief compliant, history of present illness, past

history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of

allergies and medications.

 Perform accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include

measuring and recording of: visual acuity, measure and record glasses, manifest

refraction for distance and near vision, tonometry, pupils, Schirmer testing, dilate

patient, color screening, tono pen application.

 Promptly and professionally assist the physician in patient care.

 Perform special testing.

 Maintain and clean all equipment used. Report to supervisor if not functional.

 Assist in minor surgery.

 Maintain patient confidentiality.

 Attend required meetings.

Ophthalmic Assistant Position Description Template