Job Title: Ophthalmic Assistant
Company Overview:
Pulivarthi Group is a premier global provider of staffing and IT technology solutions, renowned for delivering exceptional services tailored to each client's unique needs. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, we merge expertise with innovation, ensuring cost-effective solutions of the highest quality. Our diverse client base spans healthcare, finance, government, and beyond, reflecting our adaptability and proficiency across industries. Operating in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, we pride ourselves on aligning with clients' cultures, deploying top-tier talent, and utilizing cutting-edge technologies. Pulivarthi Group stands as a beacon of reliability, efficiency, and innovation in the realm of staffing solutions.
Job Overview/Summary:
The Ophthalmic Assistant supports the delivery of high-quality eye care by performing clinical and administrative duties in an ophthalmology practice. This role includes obtaining medical histories, performing ophthalmic testing, assisting providers with examinations and procedures, managing schedules, and ensuring a safe, sterile environment.
Responsibilities:
Greet and room patients
Obtain and document past medical and surgical histories, chief complaint, history of present illness (HPI), and vital signs
Reconcile and document patient medications and allergies in the EHR system
Perform preliminary ophthalmic work-up including visual assessment, pupil assessment, tonometry, keratometry, ocular motility testing, glare testing, refractometry, pachymetry, lensometry, slit lamp examination, color plate testing, stereo testing, Amsler grid, and Schirmer testing
Perform specialty testing including OCT, visual fields, topography, biometry, and Pentacam
Assist the provider with examinations, treatments, and in-office procedures as needed
Prepare and administer medications as directed by the provider
Prepare and collect laboratory specimens
Act as a scribe as needed by the provider
Explain treatment procedures and provide approved educational information to patients and their families
Respond to patient questions and prescription refill requests via phone or EHR messaging system
Manage provider schedules in the EHR system, including scheduling patient appointments and in-office procedures
Schedule patient surgeries
Maintain applicable work queues in the EHR system
Index lab reports, procedure notes, office notes, and outside documentation in the EHR system
Perform clinical room turnover, set-up, and equipment sterilization
Maintain OSHA standards to ensure a sterilized and safe environment
Maintain stock of office, clinical, and clinic-specific supplies and order as needed
Assist with training and onboarding of new staff and apprentices
Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the position
Ability to work on-site with predictable, reliable, and prompt attendance
Primary Skills:
Ophthalmic testing and patient assessment
Clinical support for examinations and procedures
EHR documentation and scheduling
Patient education and communication
Secondary Skills (Good to Have):
Laboratory specimen handling
Equipment sterilization and room preparation
Training and onboarding new staff
Inventory and supply management
Qualifications:
Ability to maintain a high level of precision in judgment, accuracy of assessment, and problem-solving under stress
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Ability to adapt to changes in the department
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness
Ability to identify problems and develop solutions
Benefits/Perks:
Competitive compensation
Opportunities for career growth and development
Inclusive and collaborative work environment
Health, dental, and vision insurance options
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Pulivarthi Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture and celebrate authenticity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
