Job Summary
The Ophthalmic Assistant plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of daily clinic activities by providing support to physicians during patient assessments and minor procedures. This position is essential for maintaining high standards of patient care and clinic organization.
Responsibilities
- Assist physicians in conducting patient examinations and executing minor procedures.
- Perform precise ophthalmic tests to gather necessary patient data.
- Document patient information accurately within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
- Educate patients about their eye health and procedures.
Qualifications
- Minimum of one year of experience in an optical, optometric, or ophthalmological environment.
- Basic Life Support certification from either the American Heart Association or the Red Cross is mandatory at the time of hire.
Fairview Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
