Ophthalmic Assistant II SRS Rancho Bernardo Day Shift Per Diem

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What You Will Do
Assists the Optometrist/Ophthalmologist with patients and maintains patient flow. Initiates the examination by taking patient history and performing diagnostic testing per physician orders.

Required Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 Year Experience in an ophthalmology/optometry practice.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or recent experience as a ophthalmic assistant.

Other Qualification Requirements

• Certification or graduate of a medical or ophthalmic assisting program; or 1 year related healthcare experience may substitute for certification - Required.

Essential Functions

• Clinical skills
  Administers medication according to established policies procedures protocols and within scope of practice.
  Tonometry.
  Blood pressure and pulse monitoring.
  Topography.
  Color vision testing.
  Lensometer reading / Autorefractor.
  Keratometer readings.
  Other procedures as required.
• Communication and organization
  Works efficiently to ensure physicians schedule is maintained.
  Ensures prompt and efficient return of messages according to established policy.
  Maintains open communication with all team members.
• Documentation
  Signature is legible with first initial last name and title.
  Date and time is consistently documented.
  Maintains competency re: the administration of medications.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of eye medications.
• Use and care of instruments.
• Knowledge of sterile techniques.
• Skills in refractions and other technical testing.
• General contact lens knowledge preferred.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation age status as a protected veteran among other things or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class