Description

Position: Ophthalmic Assistant
DOL Status: Non-exempt/Full-Time
Part-Time Shifts Available
Reports to: Clinical Manager
Pay Range: $21-$25
Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM -5:00 PM (Hours may vary pending surgery schedule)
Location*: 3300 E South Street, Long Beach, CA & 3801 Katella Ave, Suite 130, Los Alamitos CA

Purpose: To assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions. Duties include
administering eye exams, instilling eye medication, and conducting diagnostic tests, as ordered by the
ophthalmologist.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Interviews and records patients’ chief complaint and medical histories
Prepares patients for examination or treatment by the physician
Enters patients’ medical information into the patients electronic medical record
Performs technical work ups and diagnostic testing by operating various ophthalmic
equipment to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient, as ordered by the
physician, including conducting tonometry or tonography tests and visual field tests, etc.
Transcribes physician’s examination data into patient’s electronic medical record
Instills eye medications, as ordered by the physician
Communicates with patients about their prescriptions, follow-up care, procedures,
symptoms, physician generated instructions and/or post-operative status
Prepares treatment rooms for patient exams, keeping the rooms neat and clean
Maintains and sterilizes medical equipment, instruments, and facilities
Performs administrative duties such as answering phones, sending correspondence to
pharmacies or other authorized parties, maintaining an inventory of supplies
Works overtime as necessary
Follows applicable policies and procedures and takes precautions to establish a safe work
environment
Maintains strict patient protocols in accordance with practice policies/ HIPAA requirements
Maintains a high level of professionalism with patients and works to establish a positive
rapport
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience: 1-3 years of related medical assistant and/or optometry/ophthalmic experience
preferred
o Experience with checking intraocular pressure and refraction, a plus
o Comfortable using a computer
Language: Ability to read, write, and communicate in English; Bilingual in Spanish, a plus
License/Certification: Valid COA, COT, or Ophthalmic Scribe Certified preferred
Must be able to travel between Lakewood and Los Alamitos office and to work overtime, as
needed
Work is performed in a clinical setting. Must be able to stand or walk for up to 8 hours with
bending, stooping, squatting, sitting, twisting, and reaching. Including ability to frequently reach
with hands and arms, and repeat the same movements.

Skills/Knowledge/Ability:

Interpersonal:
o Effective communication skills; oral and written.
o Demonstrates a positive, friendly, and courteous manner.
o Demonstrates the ability to work well with other employees.

Critical Thinking:
o Ability to organize equipment, instruments, and supplies for cases
according to patient needs and physician preference cards.
o Ability to adhere to the work schedule and manage time appropriately.
o Assumes responsibility for competency and takes initiative for professional
development and continuing education.
o Ability to handle stress associated with prioritizing multiple tasks.
o Above average organization skills.

Physical Demands:
o Ability to hear alarms, equipment, and/or client/patient calls.
o Ability to hear & follow instructions from physician/department staff.
o Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and use of hands to control, handle, or feel
objects tools, equipment, or controls.
o Ability to move quickly in response to physician and patient needs.
o Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and stand for long periods at a time.
o Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion, 25 pounds frequently.

Company Benefits:
Competitive Compensation
Paid Holiday – (Full-Time Only)
Paid Vacation Accrual - (Full-Time)
Paid Sick Time – (Full & Part-Time Employees)
Medical – Silver Sponsored Plan with HMO/PPO/HSA plan upgrades – (Full-Time)
Dental Insurance Offered – (Full-Time)
Company Sponsored Vision Plan – (Full & Part-Time Employees)
Company Sponsored Life Insurance Plan – (Full Time)
Additional Supplemental Insurance offered at employees' discretion - (Full-Time)
401K – with Safe Harbor (Full & Part-Time Employees)

*Applicant must reside in the Southern California area, no relocation fee’s are offered for this position