Ophthalmology Assistant II - Float Pool - SRS - Days - Per Diem
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Hours
Shift Start Time
8 AM
Shift End Time
5 PM
Additional Shift Information
Weekend Requirements
No Weekends
On-Call Required
No
Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):
$23.100 - $28.514 - $34.217
The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.
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 physician's 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
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