Ophthalmic Assistant

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.