Springfield Clinic

Physician-owned multispecialty healthcare

Ophthalmic Assistant

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSpringfield, IL, USA$18.22 - $26.42In-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma is required.
CPR certification following American Heart Association guidelines is required within 30 days of hire.
The employee must be able to take and pass the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant examination within the first 18 months of employment.
General medical knowledge is required.
General knowledge of medical equipment and instrument maintenance and calibration is required.

Responsibilities

Function as an assistant to an ophthalmologist or optometrist, providing basic direct patient care and performing patient pre-testing.
Perform visual acuity testing, pupillary evaluation, and diagnostic tests; administer eye medications and irrigating solutions under the supervision of an ophthalmologist or optometrist.
Obtain patients’ basic medical history and chief complaint, including ocular, medical, family, and social history, using the Eye Institute’s electronic medical record system.
Order ocular testing.
Perform basic diagnostic skills and testing, which may include manual or auto lensometry, visual evoked potential testing, pachymetry, keratometry, visual fields, contact lens instruction, tonometry, and fundus photography.
Clean and stock exam rooms and the nursing station, and complete order forms to replenish supplies.
Comply with Springfield Clinic incident reporting policies and procedures.
Adhere to required OSHA and Springfield Clinic training and accomplishment policies.
Provide customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
Perform other job duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with ophthalmic medications, contact lenses, and glasses is preferred.

The Ophthalmic Assistant is responsible for functioning as an assistant to an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist, providing basic direct patient care and performing pre-testing of patients.

Job Relationships

Reports directly to the Operations Manager.

Principal Responsibilities

Perform a variety of visual acuity testing, pupillary evaluation and diagnostic tests. Administer eye medications and irrigating solutions under the supervision of the Ophthalmologist or Optometrist.
Obtain basic medical history and chief complaint from patients including past ocular, medical, family and social history utilizing the Eye Institute's electronic medical record system.
Order ocular testing.
Perform basic diagnostic skills and testing, which may include:
Manual/auto lensometry,
VEP testing,
Pachymetry
Keratometry
Visual fields
Contact lens instruction
Tonometry
Fundus photography
Clean and stock exam rooms and nursing station. Complete order forms for replenishment of supplies.
Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

High school diploma required.

Licenses/Certificates

CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.
Ability to take and pass a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant examination within the first 18 months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Possess general medical knowledge. A basic understanding of ocular anatomy and diseases, familiarity with ophthalmic medications, contact lenses and glasses preferred.
General knowledge of medical equipment and instrument maintenance and calibration.

Working Environment

Medical clinic environment.

PHI/Privacy Level

HIPAA1

Pay Range: $18.22-$26.42

About the Company

Springfield Clinic

Physician-owned multispecialty healthcare

Springfield Clinic is a physician-owned multispecialty medical group serving central Illinois. It provides primary care, specialty medicine, urgent care, diagnostics, procedures, and outpatient services through clinics across the region. Patients receive care from physicians and advanced practitioners supported by coordinated clinical and administrative teams. Its operating model connects medical departments with nursing, imaging, laboratories, pharmacy, scheduling, revenue cycle, and technology. Roles span clinical practice, allied health, patient access, medical support, information systems, facilities, and administration.

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