Medical/Ophthalmic Assistant II

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - North Position Overview: Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require judgment and knowledge of sophisticated equipment. Assists in areas such as visual acuity testing. Performs more extensive ophthalmic care patient work ups including some advanced technical testing, i.e. Functional Dexterity Test (FDT), contrast sensitivity, Intra-Ocular Lens (IOL) Master, pupil check, angle checks, pachymetry. Assists the ophthalmologist in performing minor surgical procedures, greets and identifies patients, takes a preliminary history, and, as needed, performs visual fields, dilates pupils, and departmental duties to improve patient flow and department function. EDUCATION: HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: COA-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider: TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 1 year recent relevant experience SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology, especially relating to the eye. Knowledge of scope of practice of a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant. Competency in basic Ophthalm...