Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduation or equivalent.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS Required:

• Current JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification.
• CPR Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ophthalmology experience is preferred.

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Ophthalmic Technical Supervisor, and through collaborative teamwork, provides assistance in the diagnosis and care of ophthalmic patients.

Job Duties:

• Initiates patient work-ups in the ophthalmology clinics in a timely manner. These work-ups may include any of the following:
  Visual acuities
  Pin-hole acuities
  Derive past medical and ocular history
  Confrontational visual field
  Amsler Grid Testing
  Pupil evaluation
  Automated and manual lensometry
  Automated perimetry
  Recognize extra ocular muscle imbalance
  Stereopsis testing
  Schirmer's tear test
  Estimation of anterior chamber depth
  Goldmann tonometry
  Tono-Pen tonometry
  Color vision testing (Ishihara)
  Refractometry (plus cylinder utilizing both the phoropter and trial frames)
  Use of distometer
  Patient education
• Performs A Scan ultrasound Biometry.
• Performs computer entry and analysis of intraocular lens calculations and distributes results according to policy.
• Performs keratometry, photokeratometry and corneal topography.
• Will assist with minor OR and laser procedures. This includes instrument set-up, a working knowledge of sterile technique, instrument cleaning and sterilization.
• Exercise proficiency in minor equipment maintenance.
• Log and organize equipment repairs for contracted maintenance.
• Performs visometry and BAT (Brightness Acuity Test).
• Other duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the supervisor or practice manager.
• Assists in the maintenance of equipment, supplies and the environment.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, safe and therapeutic environment.
• Checks equipment/supplies for expiration dates, electrical safety tags, intactness and usability.
• Cleans equipment and returns to its proper place.
• Reports equipment and supplies needing replaced or repaired.
• Stocks rooms, carts, cabinets, etc. as assigned/requested.
• Respects and supports patient rights.
• Serves as patient/family advocate.
• Demonstrates character and trustworthiness by practicing principles of patient and employee confidentiality.
• Utilizes available resources and seeks assistance in dealing with ethical dilemmas, as appropriate.
• Practices positive customer and peer relations.
• Consistently communicates in a professional and courteous manner.
• Reports and seeks assistance in dealing with guest complaints/concerns.
• Establishes and maintains a positive rapport with patient/family and coworkers.
• Consistently responds to customer requests/needs in an appropriate manner.
• Consistently displays a positive image through professional behavior, understanding that we represent UTMB during every contact.
• Participates in and supports continuous quality improvement activities and the clinic/departmental level.
• Embraces change by promoting team work and continuous process improvement.
• Utilizes and values patients, internal (performance evaluation) and external (patient satisfaction data) feedback to continuously improve performance.
• Demonstrates acceptable productivity and practices cost containment.
• Prioritizes and completes all work in an effective and efficient manner.
• Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness and flexibility.
• Effectively and efficiently uses time, equipment and supplies.
• Functions as an interdependent and supportive team member by fostering constructive relationships with coworkers, managers and others.
• Provides support and assistance, as appropriate.
• With direction, remains calm and purposeful and responds in an appropriate, professional manner in emergent of chaotic situations.
• Participates in clinic meetings/activities and supports the clinical, departmental and organizational philosophy and goals.
• Values differences by listening to and appreciate other points of view.
• Helps team members to serve our patients.
• Accepts responsibility for own growth/development.
• Participates in in-services and ongoing education programs.
• Remains current on all in-service/education/certification requirements for position, as appropriate.
• Exchanges constructive feedback with peers and others.
• Demonstrates initiative in developing and implementing personal action plan for performance improvement.
• Conduct self-evaluation and participates in developmental goal setting.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Assist the individual in successfully performing the role.
• Vocational/special training.
• Analytical/interpersonal skills.
• Physical or mental abilities.
• Demonstrated competencies

Salary Range: Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule:

On-site, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.