Vision Center Ophthalmic Assistant

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b), we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.

Are you ready to bring your clinical proficiencies to a world-class Medical Group known for the very highest clinical standards? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient satisfaction? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you.

The Cedars-Sinai Medical Network is committed to helping primary care and specialist physicians provide excellent care to all their patients, who benefit from convenient access to primary and specialty care physicians and seamless coordination of care between them. As a part of Cedars-Sinai, our physicians and staff are partners in quality health care from a medical center that is consistently recognized as one of the finest hospitals in the country. For the 8th consecutive year, we have been named one of the top 20 Physician Groups in Southern California by Integrated Healthcare Associates (IHA).n

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Escorts patients to examining rooms, takes detailed medical histories, and determines the reason for the visit. Assists with muscle/motility/ extraocular movement assessment and visual acuity testing.

- Presents patient history summary and alerts Ophthalmologist/Optometrist to changes in visual acuity, elevated extraocular pressure or blood pressure, etc. Annotates patient charts with exam and treatment results.
- Assists with office procedures including performing diagnostic and eye function tests including Visual Acuity (Verbal and Non-Verbal), Tonometry via Tonopen and Goldmann Applanation, Pachymetry with Pachymeter or Corneal Topography, Automated Lensometry, Non Subjective Autorefractometry/Keratometry, Optical Coherence Tomography (Posterior and Anterior Segments), Visual Field Testing (confrontation/Amsler grids/Humphrey Visual Fields), Fundus Photography, IOL coherence (A-scan and B-Scan), Schirmer’s Stereopsis, Ishihara Color Plates and/or other tests as directed.
- Assists with office procedures including RK surgery, irrigation of Nasolacrimal duct, chalazion excision and tear duct probes.
- Administers topical medications or diagnostic drugs as required by the Ophthalmologist/Optometrist for testing or treatment including cycloplegiacs, mydriatics, and topical anesthetics that are not controlled substances.
- Schedules surgeries, calling surgical center, verifying times with patients, and preparing charts, preadmission and consent forms. Schedules patients with other doctors for consultation as required. Counsels patients in the office and on the phone concerning physician's orders, use of drops, contact lenses, medications, and answers questions concerning surgery.
- Orders contact lenses, fits prescription lenses, and prepares, transmits and/or calls in prescriptions that have been authorized by a provider.
- Performs environmental cleaning and disinfection of clinical areas including equipment sterilization.
- Accurately completes all required logs.
- Orders and stocks supply and medical inventory.

Education

- Successful completion of an accredited program for Ophthalmic Assistant or Medical Assistant

Licenses/Certifications:

- BLS certification from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross required
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross required
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant designation Required (One year of hire)